The growing problem of pressure ulcers

Evaluation and management for an aging population

T.S. Dharmarajan Dr Dharmarajan is chief, division of geriatrics; acting director, department of medicine; and director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, New York. He is also associate professor of medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla.

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Shamim Ahmed Dr Ahmed is a senior fellow in geriatric medicine, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center.

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Pressure ulcers, an important concern in older adults with restricted mobility, promise to become an even bigger issue as the US population ages. These ulcers can lead to devastating complications and place demands on an already stressed healthcare system. They also can be a quality indicator of the preventive measures taken in healthcare facilities. In this article, Drs Dharmarajan and Ahmed present guidelines for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.

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