Figure 76.1 Development of pressure ulcers Figure 76.2 Some common sites for pressure ulcers
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Pressure area care
Pressure damage is caused by the external pressure of the support surface or objects pressing on the skin and underlying tissues, with enough pressure to reduce blood flow and for a long enough time to cause tissue ischaemia (Figure 76.1
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