Pressure injuries are painful, costly, and often preventable with the right strategies. Updated international guidelines now offer clearer, evidence-based recommendations for prevention and treatment.

Q: Is there data indicating higher prevalence of in-house acquired pressure ulcers in nursing facilities compared to hospitals? A: Although popular perception may seem to indicate otherwise, current ...

A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. There are many contributing or ...

Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

Ulcer coding in 2026 demands more precision than ever, with ICD-10-CM updates requiring detailed documentation of location, laterality, and severity. New classifications for ulcer depth, diabetes ...