Pressure ulcers can develop when a large amount of pressure is applied to an area of skin over a short period of time. Read more about the symptoms of pressure ulcers.
Pressure ulcers can range in severity from patches of discoloured skin to open wounds that expose the underlying bone or muscle. They are sometimes known as “bedsores” or “pressure sores”. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue.
