Decubitus

Decubitus
Term	Decubitus
Short definition	decubitus - (pronounced) (deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-ser) Damage to an area of skin caused by constant pressure on the area over a long period of time. This pressure can reduce blood flow to the affected area, which can lead to tissue damage and death.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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decubitus - (pronounced) (deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-ser) Damage to an area of skin caused by constant pressure on the area over a long period of time. This pressure can reduce blood flow to the affected area, which can lead to tissue damage and death. Pressure ulcers often form on the skin covering bony areas of the body, such as the back, tailbone, hips, buttocks, elbows, heels, and ankles. Patients who cannot get out of bed or change position, or who constantly use a wheelchair are at increased risk of pressure ulcers. Signs and symptoms include changes in skin color and swelling, warmth, tenderness, and pain in the affected area. If left untreated, the skin can crack, blister, or break open, forming a sore or ulcer that may ooze pus. Pressure ulcers are often slow to heal and, if left untreated, can damage tissues deep under the skin, including fat, muscle, and bone. Also called bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers

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