(L89) Decubitus ulcer and pressure area
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Diagnosis decubitus ulcer and pressure area is diagnosed Women are 4.03% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis decubitus ulcer and pressure area
36 151 (5.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis decubitus ulcer and pressure area
83 504 (12.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease decubitus ulcer and pressure area - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features decubitus ulcer and pressure area
Decubitus ulcer and pressure area - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - decubitus ulcer and pressure area
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam of the affected area
- Assessment of the patient's overall health
- Review of medical history
- X-ray to determine bone damage
- CT scan to identify tissue damage
- Ultrasound to detect fluid buildup
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Culture of wound samples to identify bacteria
- MRI scan to look for signs of nerve damage
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Clean the wound with a saline solution.
- Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the wound.
- Change the dressing regularly.
- Provide adequate nutrition.
- Keep the wound moist to promote healing.
- Provide regular physical therapy.
- Reposition the patient to reduce pressure on the area.
- Provide a supportive surface to reduce pressure.
- Monitor the wound for signs of infection.
Decubitus ulcer and pressure area - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease decubitus ulcer and pressure area
Enlarged lymph nodes
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Pustules
(Blisters, Bumps, Boil, Eruptions, Pimples, Papules, Nodules, Acne, Abscesses)
Pustules are small, raised bumps on the skin that contain pus. They may be red, yellow, or white and can be painful or itchy. They can develop quickly and appear as a single bump or in clusters. Pustules are commonly caused by bacterial or fungal infections, but they can also be the result of an all...
Skin redness
(Rash, Erythema, Flushing, Inflammation, Blotchiness, Itching, Burning, Irritation, Discoloration, Tenderness)
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Ulcer external
(Open sore, Lesion, Sore, Cut, Wound, Gash, Abrasion, Laceration, Scratch, Bruise)
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Tissue edema
(Fluid retention, Swelling, Puffiness, Fluid accumulation, Bloating, Hydrops, Dropsy, Congestion, Inflammation)
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