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Risk factors for pressure ulcers from the use of a pelvic positioner in hip surgery: a retrospective observational cohort study in 229 patients

Patient Safety in Surgery, 2020
Background Intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers are serious postsurgical complications requiring additional treatment, reoperation, and extended hospitalization.
Takuro Ueno, Tamon Kabata, Yoshitomo Kajino, Daisuke Inoue, Takaaki Ohmori, Junya Yoshitani, Ken Ueoka, Yuki Yamamuro, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya   +8 more
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The Prevention of Ulcers Decubitus with Mobilization and The Usage of Olive Oil on Stroke Patients

Elkawnie: Journal of Islamic Science and Technology, 2020
: Decubitus ulcers are one of the problems experienced by bed rest patients, such as stroke patients, caused by immobilization. Prevention of decubitus ulcers can be done with mobilization and topical application of olive oil.
Siti Cahaya Meliza, Kiking Ritarwa, Nur Asnah Sitohang   +2 more
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Sacral Herpes Zoster Mimicking Pressure Ulcers and Causing Elsberg Syndrome. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
Close examination of the sacral lesions revealed circular lesions with post‐rupture changes (petechiae, blisters, and purpura) localized slightly to the right of the midline, mimicking a pressure ulcer. Recognition of these features, together with urinary retention and bowel dysfunction, supported the diagnosis of sacral herpes zoster complicated by ...
Yamada J, Yoshida A, Kobayashi T, Kawamura S, Doi S, Eguchi T.   +5 more
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Modern approach to the treatment of stage IV decubitus ulcers

Наука и инновации в медицине, 2020
Objective a retrospective assessment of the bedsores' features, the optimization of treatment tactics, evaluation of long-term treatment results. Material and methods.The study group included 38 patients with stage IV decubitus ulcers according to the
Aleksandr G. Sonis, Anatolii V. Fomin, Sergei V. Ladonin, Maria Y. Sefedinova, Mariya A. Bezrukova, Denis G. Alekseev   +5 more
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Pressure Injury Preventive Mattresses in Paediatric Patients: A Scoping Review. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT Pressure injuries are a significant healthcare concern in paediatric populations, particularly among critically ill children due to their unique anatomical and physiological vulnerabilities. This scoping review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pressure injury preventive mattresses in paediatric patients, identify knowledge gaps, and ...
Şimşek E, Semerci Şahin R.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Henna () as an Inexpensive Method to Prevent Decubitus Ulcers in Critical Care Units: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2018
Background. Henna has been used to combat various diseases and pathological conditions of the skin. This study aimed to determine the cooling and protecting effects of henna on prevention of decubitus ulcers in critical care units. Method.
Davood Hekmatpou PhD, Fatemeh Ahmadian MSc, Maryam Eghbali PhD, Shadi Farsaei PhD   +3 more
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Decubitus Ulcers of Soft Tissues in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Clinical Strategies, Insulin Resistance Indicators, Comprehensive Treatment Aspects

Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnal, 2016
Background. The causes of decubitus ulcers include ischaemia and neurotrophic tissue changes induced by their chronic compression, continuous pathologic moisture and shift of tissues that determine local ishaemia.
A.R. Vergun, M.R. Krasnyi, Ya.B. Chulovsky, O.M. Vergun, O.M. Moshchynska   +4 more
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Anti-decubitus prophylaxis in nursing practice

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019
Long-standing patients are at risk of developing and developing bedsores, and this problem has a significant impact on their physical and mental state. As a result of pressure and friction on tissues, necrosis develops.
Agata Pacholec
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Conservative Therapy of Pressure Ulcers Using Physical Methods (Review)

Общая реаниматология, 2022
In Russia and European countries, the incidence of pressure (decubitus) ulcers in sedentary patients with severe comorbidities, spinal trauma, and cerebral accident sequelae varies from 3 to 40 %, reaching 80 % in the chronic critical illness.
E. G. Osmanov, А. M. Shulutko, A. A. Yakovlev, A. Y. Krylov, A. V. Yakovleva, E. L. Altuкhov, E. G. Gandybina, I. A. Martynov   +7 more
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LITERATURE REVIEW: FAMILY CARING METHOD TO PREVENT DECUBITUS IN STROKE PATIENTS

JPH RECODE (Journal of Public Health Research and Community Health Development), 2022
Background: Stroke is a medical emergency condition that often causes death and disability recorded worldwide. About 5.5 million people died and 44 million people living with the residual effects of stroke.
Alipio da Costa, Yuli Peristiwati, Agusta Dina Ellina, Asruria Sani Fajriah   +3 more
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