Pressure points
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| Term | Pressure points |
| Short definition | pressure points - (pronounced) (PREH-sher sor) 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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pressure points - (pronounced) (PREH-sher sor) 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 sores 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 use a wheelchair constantly, 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 sores often heal slowly and, if left untreated, can damage tissues deep under the skin, including fat, muscle, and bone. Also called decubitus, decubitus and decubitus
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