What is an explanation for Bed Sores & Pressure Sores, also known as a Decubitus Ulcer?

Written by Adam Peck Category: Bed Sores June 25th, 2013 1 min read

A Decubitus ulcer is a pressure sore or what is commonly called bed sores. It can range from a very mild pink coloration of the skin, usually called a Stage I Decubitus Ulcer, which disappears in a few hours after pressure is relieved on the area, to a very deep wound extending to and sometimes through a bone into internal organs which is the worst and most extreme Decubitus Ulcer called a State IV. These ulcers or bed sores are classified in stages according to the severity of the wound.

All decubitus ulcers sores have a course of injury similar to a burn wound.

This can be a mild redness of the skin an, or blistering, such as a first-degree burn, to a deep open wound with blackened tissue, as in a third degree burn. This blackened tissue is called eschar and can become infected if not kept clean, leading to sepsis and possible death.

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.