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Study on the characteristics of microcirculation in the site of pressure ulcer in patients with spinal cord injury

Science Progress, 2021
To investigate the characteristics of pressure ulcer microcirculation in SCI patients with pressure ulcer, and to provide evidence for the treatment of pressure ulcer in patients with SCI.
Gong Huiming, Wang Yuming, Yang Mingliang, Liu Changbin, Huang Qiuchen, Li Jianjun   +5 more
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Pressure ulcers [PDF]

BMJ, 2006
All health care providers need to be involved in preventing and treating these problematic wounds. Here's what you need to know.
Joseph E, Grey, Keith G, Harding, Stuart, Enoch   +2 more
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Effect of Nursing Training on Identification, Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcer among Stroke Patients and Its Outcomes [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2020
Background: Pressure ulcer represent a significant burden to the patient, family andhealthcare organization. Aim: To assess the effect of nursing training on identification,prevention and management of pressure ulcer among stroke patients and its ...
Islam Mokhtar Mokhtar, Mona Mohamed Ibrahim   +1 more
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Frequency of Pressure Ulcers and Related Risk Factors in Patients Transferred From the Intensive Care Unit to the Internal Diseases Clinic

Ahi Evran Medical Journal, 2023
Purpose: Determination of pressure ulcer frequency and pressure ulcer-related clinical features in patients transferred from intensive care units (ICU) to internal medicine clinics. Material and Methods: A prospective, observational study included 100
Mustafa KELEŞ, Mehmet UZUNLULU, Cündullah TORUN   +2 more
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Nurses' knowledge and Practice Regarding Management and Prevention of Pressure Ulcer among Critically Ill Patients [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2015
A pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue, as a result of pressure, and an external surface for a prolonged period of time.
Mohamed Abd El-Rahman, Nadia M. El-Sayed, Ola A. Ahmed, Fatma M. Elmansy   +3 more
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The Novel Digital Therapeutics Sensor and Algorithm for Pressure Ulcer Care Based on Tissue Impedance

Sensors, 2023
Visual diagnosis and rejuvenation are methods currently used to diagnose and treat pressure ulcers, respectively. However, the treatment process is difficult.
Tae-Mi Jung, Dae-Jin Jang, Jong-Ha Lee
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Assessment of Pressure Ulcer Risk among Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Unit at a Tertiary Level Hospital

Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, 2021
Background: Pressure ulcer continues to be a major health problem and prevention has been the main emphasis of patient care. Rigorous evaluation of patients in intensive care unit is necessary for early identification of those at risk of developing ...
Pramila Baral, Abja Sapkota, Rashmi Gachhadar, Ishwori Lama, Sita Bhusal, Bikash Raj Thapa   +5 more
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Experimental Investigation of Subcutaneous Pressure and Shear Force Changes Using a Bone Protrusion Model as a Risk Factor for Pressure Ulcer Development

Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2023
Objectives: Subcutaneous pressure and subcutaneous shear force were investigated using a bone protrusion model to investigate a polyurethane film dressing (hereinafter referred to as adhesive film) for preventing shear force. Our hypothesis was that when
Munetomo Nagao, Takehiko Ohura, Makoto Takahashi, Masayuki Osawa   +3 more
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Effect of Olive Oil Topical Application on Pressure Ulcer Among Patients in Intensive Care Unit [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2022
Background: Bedsores are injuries to skin and underlying tissues caused by prolonged pressure. Detecting pressure ulcers is an important nurse diagnostic service for patients in the intensive care unit.
Aziza Youniss Ahmed Elghiety, Samira E. Aboalizm, Gehan Abd Elfattah Atia Elasrag   +2 more
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Factors Affecting Prediction of Pressure Ulcer among Patients at Critical Care Unit: Suggested Nursing Care Plan [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2019
Background: Pressure ulcer (PU) commonly called Pressure injury (PI), pressure sores (PS), decubitus ulcers (DU) or bedsores (BS), are localized injury occur most often in the skin and subcutaneous tissue over bony prominences.
Dalia Ali Ameen, Neamatalah Goma Ahmed, Lobna A. Ibrahim   +2 more
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