dermatologic disorders
Pressure Injuries
Complications of Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries are a reservoir for hospital-acquired antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. High bacteria counts within the wound can hinder tissue healing. Infections are the most common complications of pressure injury. Infections include Osteomyelitis , Other local complications of nonhealing pressure injury include sinus tracts, which can be superficial or connect a pressure ulcer to deep adjacent structures (eg, sinus tracts from a sacral ulcer to the bowel) and tissue calcification. Systemic infectious complications can include Bacteremia , 