Complications Of Presure Ulcers

Question 1

What can untreated ulcers lead to?

Answer 1

Cellulitis

Question 2

The spread of inflammation/infection of cellulitis to the subcutaneous tissue, connective tissue, bone (osteomyelitis) can lead to what?

Answer 2

This can lead to sepsis and death

Question 3

What can cellulitis lead to?

Answer 3

Sepsis and death

Question 4

What are some infections of pressure ulcers

Answer 4

-leukocytosis
-fever
-increased ulcer size, odor, or drainage
-neurotic tissue
-indurated, warm, painful

Question 5

What is the most common complication of pressure ulcers?

Answer 5

Is recurrence of tissue breakdown/repeat pressure ulcers

healthy tissue is hard to reach again once it is lost

Question 6

What are the signs of infection of a pressure ulcer ?

Answer 6

Signs of infection include swelling, redness, and foul odor