
Pressure Ulcers
Also called pressure injuries, these wounds develop when skin and underlying tissue remain under pressure. Evaluation considers the wound, mobility, positioning, and support needs.
Different wounds, the same personal attention. Explore common concerns and what an evaluation may address. Suitability for mobile care is confirmed individually.
Educational illustrations, not patient photographs. Wounds can look different; these images are not a tool for self-diagnosis.

Also called pressure injuries, these wounds develop when skin and underlying tissue remain under pressure. Evaluation considers the wound, mobility, positioning, and support needs.

Diabetes can affect sensation, circulation, and healing. Evaluation of a foot ulcer or another diabetes-related wound helps identify the care and follow-up needed.

Some lower-leg wounds occur with vein-related swelling. Evaluation helps clarify the cause and whether a treatment such as compression is suitable.

Reduced arterial blood flow can affect wound healing. Identifying a circulation problem may require vascular assessment and specialist coordination.

Incisions, open surgical wounds, and graft or donor sites may need additional monitoring and follow-up. Care should remain coordinated with the clinician who performed the procedure.

Wounds caused by an injury may need continued care after the initial assessment. A clinician evaluates the wound and determines the appropriate protection, treatment setting, and follow-up.

Fragile skin can tear after a minor injury. Evaluation considers how to protect the affected area and support the patient or caregiver with an appropriate care plan.

Wounds with suspected or confirmed infection need prompt clinical assessment. The physician evaluates wound-care needs and whether additional testing, treatment, or another care setting is required.

Some ulcers are associated with inflammation or an immune-mediated condition. Assessment focuses on identifying the cause and coordinating an individualized wound-care plan.

Selected patients may be suitable for ongoing wound care following an initial burn assessment. The type, extent, and location of the injury determine the appropriate clinical setting.
General education, not individual medical advice. Clinical content is awaiting Dr. Davtyan’s final review. Treatment suitability and availability are confirmed directly with the practice.
MedlinePlus wound care information · American Burn Association referral guidance · MedlinePlus: wounds and infection · Inflammatory ulcer diagnostic guidance
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