Division SST-DECU: Decubitus ulcer, including both superficial and deep infections

Decubitus ulcer infections must meet the following criterion:

• Patient has at least 2 of the following signs or symptoms with no other recognized cause: redness, tenderness, or swelling of decubitus wound edges

  AND at least one of the following:

  • organisms cultured from properly collected fluid or tissue

  • organisms cultured from blood