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What causes a decubitus ulcer

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A decubitus ulcer is most commonly caused by friction against bony prominences like someone laying in a nursing home bed. ChaCha!

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Source: Pressure Ulcers: Dermatologic Disorders: Merck Manual Professional | www.merck.com

Description: Buy the Book PDA Download Update Me E-mail alerts The Merck Manual Minute Print This Topic Email This Topic Pressure ulcers are areas of necrosis and ulceration where tissues are compressed between bony prominences and hard surfaces; they

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