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Radiography of pressure ulcers
Acta Radiologica, 1988In patients with longstanding and/or deep pressure ulcers radiology is usually consulted. Survey radiography and sinography in 14 patients with pressure ulcers (6 over the tuber ischii and 8 over the femoral trochanter) were evaluated. Osteomyelitic involvement of adjacent bone was revealed in 9 patients on survey radiography.
Å. Lasson +2 more
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British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2020
This article gives a general overview of pressure ulcers, with a focus on secondary care. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin or underlying tissue as a result of pressure, friction or shearing forces. They place a significant physical, psychological and financial burden on patients and healthcare systems which will be explored.
Amy Illsley, John Headlam
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This article gives a general overview of pressure ulcers, with a focus on secondary care. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin or underlying tissue as a result of pressure, friction or shearing forces. They place a significant physical, psychological and financial burden on patients and healthcare systems which will be explored.
Amy Illsley, John Headlam
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The American Journal of Nursing, 1980
A review of approaches to prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, this article's aim is to encourage more research on a long-neglected problem.
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A review of approaches to prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, this article's aim is to encourage more research on a long-neglected problem.
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Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 2004
To describe and interpret the complexities of the pain experienced by persons with painful pressure ulcers.Heideggerian hermeneutic phenomenology.Ten participants with pressure ulcers hospitalized in an acute-care community hospital were interviewed.Multiple taped interviews, transcripts, and field notes were collected over an 8-month period.
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To describe and interpret the complexities of the pain experienced by persons with painful pressure ulcers.Heideggerian hermeneutic phenomenology.Ten participants with pressure ulcers hospitalized in an acute-care community hospital were interviewed.Multiple taped interviews, transcripts, and field notes were collected over an 8-month period.
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Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, 2004
The purpose of this collective review is to outline the predisposing factors in the development of pressure ulcers and to identify a pressure ulcer prevention program. The most frequent sites for pressure ulcers are areas of skin overlying bony prominences.
Jocelynn H Gebhart +6 more
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The purpose of this collective review is to outline the predisposing factors in the development of pressure ulcers and to identify a pressure ulcer prevention program. The most frequent sites for pressure ulcers are areas of skin overlying bony prominences.
Jocelynn H Gebhart +6 more
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Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 1991
Progress in treatment of pressure ulcers over the past decade has contributed to our ability to more effectively treat problem ulcers. Through choice of the proper dressing, wound environment and cellular activity may be positively influenced and wound repair accelerated.
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Progress in treatment of pressure ulcers over the past decade has contributed to our ability to more effectively treat problem ulcers. Through choice of the proper dressing, wound environment and cellular activity may be positively influenced and wound repair accelerated.
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Pressure Ulcers in Orthopaedics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2010Pressure ulcers can be a devastating complication in the care of orthopaedic patients. Their presence leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and cost of care. Therapy and rehabilitation cannot progress on a normal postoperative course in the patient with a pressure ulcer. Risk factors for the development of pressure ulcers include spinal cord injury,
D Trey Remaley, Todd Jaeblon
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Classification of Pressure Ulcers
Archives of Dermatology, 1990Several systems exist for classifying pressure ulcers, though none of them have been evaluated for interrater reliability. A new grading scale was compared with the commonly used Shea classification. This new scale was developed to provide a more complete description of pressure ulcer healing.
Henry B. Betts +8 more
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Nursing Standard, 2005
This article discusses the different aspects of classifying pressure ulcers. It aims to increase understanding of the grading methods used and how their reliability and validity may be assessed. In turn, this aims to increase the potential for nurses to enhance their assessment and pressure ulcer prevention skills.
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This article discusses the different aspects of classifying pressure ulcers. It aims to increase understanding of the grading methods used and how their reliability and validity may be assessed. In turn, this aims to increase the potential for nurses to enhance their assessment and pressure ulcer prevention skills.
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Pressure ulcers: A review [PDF]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1994 This article reviews the etiology, pathology, description, risk factors, prevention, medical and surgical management, and complications of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers, which develop primarily from pressure and shear, are also known as decubitus ulcers, bed sores, and pressure sores.
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