Life, 2023 Pressure ulcers are associated with multiple comorbidities and annually affect approximately 3 million Americans, directly accounting for approximately 60,000 deaths per year. Because patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are known to present with
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Inter-rater reliability of the EPUAP pressure ulcer classification system using photographs [PDF]
, 2004 Background. Many classification systems for grading pressure ulcers are discussed in the literature. Correct identification and classification of a pressure ulcer is important for accurate reporting of the magnitude of the problem, and for timely ...
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Investigating staff knowledge of safeguarding and pressure ulcers in care homes [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: To investigate whether nursing/care home staff regard pressure ulceration as a safeguarding issue; and to explore reporting mechanisms for pressure ulcers in nursing/care homes.
Kaye, Vicky +3 more
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Randomised, controlled trial of alternating pressure mattresses compared with alternating pressure overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers : PRESSURE (pressure relieving support surfaces) trial [PDF]
, 2006 Objective To compare whether differences exist between alternating pressure overlays and alternating pressure mattresses in the development of new pressure ulcers, healing of existing pressure ulcers, and patient acceptability.
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Analysis of epidemiological characteristics and surgical treatment of patients with pressure ulcer [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2022 Introduction/Objective A pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence. It appears as a result of pressure or the combination of pressure and shear.
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Hybrid Equation/Agent-Based Model of Ischemia-Induced Hyperemia and Pressure Ulcer Formation Predicts Greater Propensity to Ulcerate in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury [PDF]
, 2013 Pressure ulcers are costly and life-threatening complications for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). People with SCI also exhibit differential blood flow properties in non-ulcerated skin.
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Investigating the Frequency of Pressure Ulcers and Their Effective Factors in Intensive Care Units
Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care, 2020 Background: For patients with prolonged bed rest and immobilization because of motor or consciousness disorders, many factors may contribute to the development of pressure ulcers.
Masoum Khoshfetrat +4 more
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Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, 2022 Introduction:The aim of this study is to determinate the frequency and characteristics of pressure ulcers in critically ill children hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care units (4 centers) in Adana.
İlknur Arslan +4 more
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Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers [PDF]
, 2009 The prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers continues topresent a challenge across acute and long-term care settings, and costs the NHS up to £2.64 billion annually.
Riordan, Jennifer, Voegeli, David
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Clinical and microbiological efficacy of medicinal maggots in the treatment of pressure ulcers in Egypt [PDF]
Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research, 2017 Pressure ulcers are a significant public health problem, especially for patients in long term care facilities. This study aimed to assess the clinical and microbiological efficacy of maggot therapy in the treatment of pressure ulcers.
Tarek Tantawi +4 more
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