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Úlcera de decúbito - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Escara de decúbito; Úlcera de presión

Síntomas:

Una úlcera de decúbito comienza como un enrojecimiento de la piel que empeora con el tiempo, formando una ampolla, luego una llaga y finalmente un cráter.

Los sitios más comunes donde se presentan las úlceras de decúbito son sobre los huesos cercanos a la piel, como el codo, los talones, las caderas, los tobillos, los hombros, la espalda y la parte posterior de la cabeza.

Las úlceras de decúbito se caracterizan por la gravedad: van desde la etapa I (los signos iniciales) hasta la etapa IV (los más serios).

  • Etapa I: un área enrojecida sobre la piel que al presionarla no se vuelve blanca. Esto indica que se está comenzando a formar una úlcera de decúbito.
  • Etapa II: la piel se ampolla o forma una úlcera abierta. El área alrededor de la ampolla puede estar roja o irritada.
  • Etapa III: la piel que se abrió luce como un cráter. Hay daño al tejido que se encuentra bajo la piel.
  • Etapa IV: la úlcera de decúbito se ha vuelto tan profunda que el daño alcanza al músculo y al hueso y, algunas veces, a los tendones y articulaciones.
  • Reviewed last on: 11/22/2010
  • Richard J. Moskowitz, MD, Private Practice, Mineola, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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