Decubitus Ulcer Quiz

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Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.

Yukiko Ueda, MD

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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What is Decubitus Ulcer?

Also known as bedsores, these ulcers form due to extended pressure on skin's pressure points. This condition occurs in patients with prolonged immobility and is common in bedridden patients. Usual pressure points include the lower back and buttocks. Malnourished patients have a higher risk.

Typical Symptoms of Decubitus Ulcer

  • Welts appear when skin is scratched or rubbed

  • Skin hardening

  • Bedridden

  • Sores or ulcers of the skin

  • Skin abnormality

  • Blisters

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Decubitus Ulcer

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Does your skin get red from friction or irritation?

  • Do you have skin hardening?

  • Do you spend most of your time lying down due to difficulty getting up?

  • Do you have skin sores?

  • Do you have any skin problems?

Treatmentof Decubitus Ulcer

Regular turning and special cushions can lower the risk for susceptible patients. Once bedsores occur, they are difficult to treat. They may need special dressings or surgical procedures to aid wound healing. The affected tissue or area is at risk of infection and can lead to hospitalization for antibiotics. Patients may need surgery to help treat infection and promote healing.

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References

  • Parish LC, Witkowski JA. The infected decubitus ulcer. Int J Dermatol. 1989 Dec;28(10):643-7. PMID: 2687181.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1989.tb02433.x?sid=nlm%3Apubmed

  • Parish LC, Lowthian P, Witkowski JA. The decubitus ulcer: many questions but few definitive answers. Clin Dermatol. 2007 Jan-Feb;25(1):101-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.09.013. PMID: 17276207.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X06001441?via%3Dihub

  • Parish LC, Witkowski JA. Controversies about the decubitus ulcer. Dermatol Clin. 2004 Jan;22(1):87-91. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(03)00108-6. PMID: 15018012.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0733863503001086?via%3Dihub

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Saqib Baig, MD, MS

Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Pulmonology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine)

Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.

Yukiko Ueda, MD

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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