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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

open access: yesJournal 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   +3 more
doaj  

Personalized modeling for real-time pressure ulcer prevention in sitting posture [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
, Ischial pressure ulcer is an important risk for every paraplegic person and a major public health issue. Pressure ulcers appear following excessive compression of buttock's soft tissues by bony structures, and particularly in ischial and sacral bones ...
Bailet, Mathieu   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Adverse outcomes after major surgery in patients with pressure ulcer: a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2015
BackgroundPostoperative adverse outcomes in patients with pressure ulcer are not completely understood. This study evaluated the association between preoperative pressure ulcer and adverse events after major surgeries.MethodsUsing reimbursement claims ...
Chia-Lun Chou   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a Patch-Type Sensor for Skin Using Laser Irradiation Based on Tissue Impedance for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pressure Ulcer

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2021
Pressure ulcer is a disease that has been increasing rapidly worldwide in recent years following the growing elderly population. However, its diagnoses and treatments still depend on the naked eye and traditional drug treatments, respectively.
Eun-Bin Park   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of healthy sitting behavior: Interface pressure distribution and subcutaneous tissue oxygenation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Pressure ulcers are a large problem in individuals who use a wheelchair for their mobility and have limited trunk stability and motor function. Because no relation between interface pressure and pressure ulcer development has been established and no ...
Geffen, Paul van   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Penerapan Pijat Effleurage Menggunakan Virgin Coconut Oil Dalam Menurunkan Risiko Pressure Ulcer Pada Pasien Dengan Stroke Non Hemoragic

open access: yesNers Muda, 2023
Pressure ulcer merupakan cedera pada kulit atau jaringan yang ada dibawahnya (biasanya diatas penonjolan tulang) sebagai akibat dari tekanan dan gesekan. Luka tekan dapat menimbulkan infeksi, rasa nyeri dan dampak psiokologis pada pasien.
Muhammad Fernanda, Arief Yanto
doaj   +1 more source

Mathematical Modelling of Different Types of Body Support Surface for Pressure Ulcer Prevention [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Pressure ulcer is a common problem for today’s healthcare industry. It occurs due to external load applied to the skin. Also when the subject is immobile for a longer period of time and there is continuous load applied to a particular area of human body,
Cole, Jonathan   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Preventing Ischial Pressure Ulcers: III. Clinical Pilot Study of Chronic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

open access: yesApplied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2011
Objective: BIONs™ (BIOnic Neurons) are injectable, wireless microstimulators that make chronic BION Active Seating (BAS) possible for pressure ulcer prevention (PUP).
Hilton M. Kaplan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcer in Severe Trauma Patients [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Acute Care Surgery, 2015
Purpose: This study identifies risks for pressure ulcer in patients admitted to surgical intensive care units because of severe traumatic injuries with injury severity scores of 15 or higher.
Yooun Joong Jung   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pressure ulcer related pain in community populations: a prevalence survey. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
BACKGROUND: Pressure ulcers are costly to the healthcare provider and can have a major impact on patient's quality of life. One of the most distressing symptoms reported is pain.
Briggs, M   +10 more
core   +3 more sources

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