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Introduction Pressure injuries, previously called pressure ulcers, result from local trauma to the skin and/or underlying tissues, usually over a bony prominence , due to pressure with shear or friction or unrelieved pressure. They generally affect patients with limited mobility and more common in patients aged >65-70 . They often develop gradually, but can sometimes form in as little as 4-6 hours . NOTE: Skin damage in the sacral region can also be caused by incontinence-associated dermatitis , but this is not classified as a pressure injury. Risk Factors In high-risk populations, multiple additional risk factors appear to increase the likelihood of developing a pressure ulcer, including Poor nutrition Comorbid conditions, such as diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), immunodeficiency or the use of corticosteroid therapy Excess skin moisture, as occurs with bowel and/or bladder incontinence Smoking Any prior pressure ulcer increases the risks for additional ul...