Hydrogen Peroxide (H 2 O 2) breaks down to H 2 O + O or water + a single highly reative oxygen molecule. Ozone =O 3 which breaksdown to O 2 + O. It is this single oxygen molecule that reacts with pathogens.
Then make a separate determination of whether it is related to a medical device. The stage of MDR pressure injuries varies. 1 In one study, 35% of MDR pressure injuries were Stage 1, 32% were Stage 2, 3% were Stage 3 or Stage 4, 24% were unstageable, and 6% were DTPI. 2
Stage 3 and 4 pressure sores can take months or even years to heal. Even though progress is slow, continued care and treatment can prevent complications such as further tissue damage, infection, and pain. Pressure sores occur most frequently in people who are confined to beds or chairs.