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Pressure Ulcer

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Definition: An ulceration caused by prolonged pressure on the SKIN and TISSUES when one stay in one position for a long period of time, such as lying in bed. The bony areas of the body are the most frequently affected sites which become ischemic (ISCHEMIA) under sustained and constant pressure.      Other names Pressure Sore; Decubitus Ulcer; Bedsore; Ulcers, Pressure; Ulcers, Decubitus; Ulcer, Pressure; Ulcer, Decubitus; Sores, Pressure; Sores, Bed; Sore, Pressure; Sore, Bed; Pressure Ulcers; Pressure Sores; Decubitus Ulcers; Bedsores; Bed Sore; Bed Sores
 
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Prevasore  135583-60-7   *Cetrimonium Compounds *Myristates *Nicotinic Acids *Simethicone *Stearic Acids Drug Combinations Pressure Ulcer/prevention & control. Br J Clin Pract 1987;41(11):1009

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