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They are caused by the lack of regularly turning a patient and proper support for his body. It's little known in the medical community that pressure ulcer necrosis actually begins deeper near the bone and once visible, the tissue needs immediate attention and often surgery.
My spouse did research with Alan Hargens, an M.D. who is well-known for his research in this area. He spent hours on hospital wards filled with patients with these gaping sores. As the fine nurses who post here on DU will attest to, these wounds must be taken very seriously, as they themselves can be life threatening. As if Chris didn't hasn't had enough serious problems, he now has this!!
California Peggy, if you're reading this, I want to Thank You for all you posts keeping us updated on Chris. He's one of my favorite DUers and I miss him. He's been through so much hell. I'll get a card to him a.s.a.p.
on edit: I'll come out and say it: hospital patients with pressure ulcers are victims of neglect! Sorry. 
2n late edit: in discussing Chris' situation this evening, my hubs corrected me, saying that the main underlying cause of pressure ulcers is poor nutrition. (He was quoting Dr. George Taler, an authority who's authored papers on the subject.) I'm feeling even more sad for Chris now. Card is being mailed and healing vibes sent.
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