An Approach to the Treatment of Pressure Sores

Abstract

The term pressure sore is preferred to decubitus ulcer because it describes more accurately the cause of these ulcerations. Although several theories have been proposed linking possible neurovascular changes with their production, the opinion is that the predominant factor in etiology is i-schemia from prolonged pressure which results in necrosis of the skin and underlying tissues. These terms will be used interchangeably in the text.

Tratamiento de la osteomielitis asociada a úlceras alrededor de la pelvis. [Treatment of pressure ulcer-related pelvic osteomyelitis].

“…El tratamiento ofrecido para este tipo de lesiones suele ser el desbridamiento extenso descrito por Cannon y cols., en 1950, adecuando el lecho de la herida; 4 no obstante, la ausencia de cobertura de partes blandas expone la zona a una nueva posible contaminación.…”