Service
Pressure Ulcers / Bed Sores
Pressure ulcers — also called decubitus ulcers or bed sores — develop when prolonged pressure cuts off blood flow to the skin, most often over bony areas (heels, tailbone, hips, shoulders). They are common in patients with limited mobility, but they are largely preventable and almost always treatable with staged, coordinated wound care.
How We Treat It
A care plan built around pressure ulcers / bed sores
Dr. Rizvi stages each pressure ulcer (I through IV, plus unstageable and deep tissue injury), addresses any infection, debrides nonviable tissue, and matches dressings to the wound. Equally important is the support plan: repositioning schedules, pressure-redistributing surfaces, nutrition, and caregiver education. For home-care patients, telemedicine follow-ups reduce transport burden once the wound is stable. Staging follows the [NPIAP](https://npiap.com/) classification system, repositioning and prevention plans align with [AHRQ](https://www.ahrq.gov/) Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury guidance, and infection escalation follows [IDSA](https://www.idsociety.org/) recommendations.
- Patients treated
- 5,500+ pressure wounds healed
- Typical recovery
- 4–24 weeks, varies by stage
- Visits
- Weekly to biweekly
- Outcomes
- Prevention-first approach
Why Patients Choose Dr. Rizvi
What's in the Plan
- 16+ years treating stage I through stage IV pressure wounds
- Bedside-ready treatment plans for home caregivers and assisted-living staff
- Nutritional counseling — protein and calorie intake directly affect healing
- Advanced dressings (foams, alginates, hydrogels, negative-pressure therapy) matched to wound depth
- Coordination with home health, PT/OT, and primary care for mobility and repositioning
- Telemedicine follow-up for stable wounds; cash-pay options available for uninsured caregivers
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How are pressure ulcers staged?
Stage I: intact skin with non-blanchable redness. Stage II: partial-thickness loss of skin (blister or shallow open wound). Stage III: full-thickness loss exposing fat. Stage IV: exposed muscle, bone, or tendon. There are also "unstageable" and "deep tissue injury" categories when the extent is unclear. Stage guides both treatment and prognosis.
Can pressure ulcers be prevented at home?
Yes — prevention is the most effective treatment. Reposition bedbound patients every 2 hours and seated patients every 15 minutes; use pressure-redistributing mattresses and cushions; keep skin clean and dry but moisturized; ensure adequate protein and fluid intake; and inspect bony areas daily for early redness. We teach these protocols to caregivers during our visits.
When should I worry about a bed sore?
Any broken skin, spreading redness, drainage, fever, or foul odor is a reason to seek care. Untreated pressure ulcers can progress to deep tissue and bone infections (osteomyelitis), which require much more aggressive treatment. Early evaluation shortens the treatment course and often avoids hospitalization.
Ready to talk about pressure ulcers / bed sores?
Same- or next-day appointments. Telemedicine available. Most insurance accepted — call to verify your plan.