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Friday 13 April 2018

Describe the changes that occur when damage caused by pressure develops

The changes that occur on skin when damage caused by pressure are described here in below –

Bruise: Skin colour may change into red, dark red, reddish black or black, due to continuous pressure or strong pressure on skin.

Blister: Blister may appear or develop due to constant and vigorous pressure or friction on skin.

Sore: Bruises may turn into a sore or open sore due to further pressure on affected area of skin. Individual may develop bed sore due to constant pressure on their skin.

Wound: Blisters may turn into an open wound due to further constant pressure on the affected skin.

Pressure ulcer: Pressure ulcer may be developed on skin due to prolonged pressure on skin.