Pressure Ulcers and Decubitus Patients

Iliadis Christos, Mihalache Anca, Dimitriadou Alexandra

Introduction: Pressure ulcers means cellular necrosis of a region of the body caused by a deficiency of microcirculation in tissues. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present all the data about pressure ulcers and their treatment method. Methodology: For this reason it was performed an extensive review of the literature that is relevant to the addressed issue. Results: The pressure ulcer is a localized destruction of the skin area and underlying tissue which develops as a result of prolonged ischemia of tissues because of the pressure on the skin. This occurs in deceits patients that are placed in the same position for a long time and are involved all systems and organs of the human body such as skin, muscles, bones, circulatory, brain, kidneys and lungs. Conclusions: The pressure ulcer is a major issue that may cause significant problems for the health of the patient.