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consensus conference and their comments were used to create the final definitions. Pressure Ulcer Definition. 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.
Previously called decubitus or bed sore, a pressure ulcer is the result of damage caused by pressure over time causing an ischemia of underlying structures. Bony prominences are the most common sites and causes.