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BMJ clinical evidence, 2008
Unrelieved pressure or friction of the skin, particularly over bony prominences, can lead to pressure ulcers in up to a third of people in hospitals or community care, and a fifth of nursing home residents. Pressure ulcers are more likely in people with reduced mobility and poor skin condition, such as older people or those with vascular disease.We ...
Cullum, Nicky, Petherick, Emily
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Unrelieved pressure or friction of the skin, particularly over bony prominences, can lead to pressure ulcers in up to a third of people in hospitals or community care, and a fifth of nursing home residents. Pressure ulcers are more likely in people with reduced mobility and poor skin condition, such as older people or those with vascular disease.We ...
Cullum, Nicky, Petherick, Emily
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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.
John, Headlam, Amy, Illsley
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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.
John, Headlam, Amy, Illsley
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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.
P S, Borgström, O, Ekberg, A, Lasson
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Pressure Ulcers: Were They There on Admission?
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 2008New Medicare payment rules are forcing hospitals to institute new assessment protocols.
Lia, van Rijswijk, Courtney, Lyder
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American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2004
Wound healing, the epidemiology and staging of pressure ulcers, and pressure ulcer prevention and treatment are discussed.The principal event leading to the formation of pressure ulcers appears to be a consistent interruption in blood supply to the skin.
Bradley C, Cannon, Joan P, Cannon
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Wound healing, the epidemiology and staging of pressure ulcers, and pressure ulcer prevention and treatment are discussed.The principal event leading to the formation of pressure ulcers appears to be a consistent interruption in blood supply to the skin.
Bradley C, Cannon, Joan P, Cannon
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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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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.
Richard F, Edlich +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.
Richard F, Edlich +6 more
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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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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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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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