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What do bed sores look like?
An image of a bed sore (similarly characterized as: pressure sore, pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer) on the body of a loved one can be one life’s more memorable moments. Advanced bed sores are characterized by a a significant loss of tissue in the area, exposing underlying layers of tissue, muscle and even bone. The most common areas for bed sores to develop are on a patients buttock or heels, but they can develop in any area where there is limited protective tissue and unrelieved pressure.
***Warning: many of these photos are extremely graphic in nature and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
Bed Sore Photos: You can see video and pictures of bed sores at these websites:
- http://www.bedsorefaq.com/bed-sores-pictures/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nekrose_dekubitus01.jpg
- http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/pressureUlcerDecubitusUlcer.htm
Bed Sore Video:
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Resource Center
Information and medical contact resources for bed sore education and treatment.
- Bed Sore Glossary - definitions of common bed sore terms and phrases.
- Bed Sore Treatment Specialists - national compilation of wound care specialists, state-by-state, treating bedsores.
- Bed Sore Articles - articles and links to blog posts about bed sores.
- Bed Sore Research Studies - links to recent studies on prevention and treatment.
- Additional Bed Sore Resources
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