Buttocks area (on the tailbone or hips) Heels of the feet Shoulder blades Back of the head Backs and sides of the knees
Discolored patches which feel warm, spongy, or hard Swelling Pus-like draining Pain or itchiness in the affected area Tender areas An open wound or blister (Two pressure ulcers) A deep wound that reaches the deeper layers of the skin (Three pressure ulcers) A very deep wound that may reach the muscle and bone (Four pressure ulcers)
Friction from being moved or dragged or from uncomfortable clothing Lack of mobility Lying in wet bedding or clothes Poor diet, malnutrition, and dehydration The side effect of certain drugs including chemotherapy, steroids, and anti-inflammatories Obesity Bowel incontinence
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