Patient/caregiver was educated on causes of pressure ulcer development as follows: Pressure on the skin Prolonged and unrelieved pressure on the skin over dependent body parts can compress the skin significant enough to compromise blood supply to the affected area. Normal blood supply is necessary to provide oxygen & nutrients to the body tissues and drain carbon dioxide & wastes from the body tissues. Compromised blood supply to the area of affected skin by unrelieved [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of pressure ulcer development as follows: Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from unrelieved and prolonged pressure on the skin. Pressure ulcers often develop in individuals with history of prolonged bedrest, wheelchair bound status, and limited independence for ADL performance. Bedsores develop secondary to the unrelieved pressure on the skin and the skin getting damaged between the dependent surface (bed/chair) and the underlying [...]