October 7, 2008 — Editor's note: Presentations regarding pressure ulcers at the National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP), held from September 25 to 27 in St. Louis, Missouri, ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

Pressure ulcers — also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores — are wounds that result from low blood flow. Stage 2 pressure ulcers are usually open wounds, like an ulcer, with swelling, discoloration, ...