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Association between pressure ulcer and 28-day mortality in septic patients: a retrospective study based on the MIMIC-IV database

European Journal of Medical Research
Background Pressure ulcer is a significant issue that cannot be overlooked in septic patients. This study aims to explore the impact of pressure ulcers on the 28 day mortality rate of septic patients.
Yan Zhu, Jin-yu Lei, Jie Zou, Xue-feng Liu, Wen-Fang Li, Feng Cao   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pressure Ulcer Surveillance in Neurotrauma Patients at a Level One Trauma Centre in India

Oman Medical Journal, 2015
Objectives: Pressure ulcers are a multifactorial, prevalent, and preventable morbidity. They cause a burden both financially and emotionally, to the individual, their family and doctor, and to society as a whole.
Annu Babu, Kumar Madhavan, Maneesh Singhal, Sushma Sagar, Piyush Ranjan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experiences With Surgical Treatment of Chronic Lower Limb Ulcers at a Tertiary Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Prospective Review of 300 Cases. [PDF]

, 2012
Chronic lower limb ulcers constitute a major public health problem of great important all over the world and contribute significantly to high morbidity and long-term disabilities. There is paucity of information regarding chronic lower limb ulcers in our
Rambau, Peter, Benson R Kidenya, Mabula D Mchembe, Kidenya, Benson R, Peter Rambau, Fidelis Mbunda, Stephen E Mshana, Gilyoma, Japhet M, Chalya, Phillipo L, McHembe, Mabula D, Phillipo L Chalya, Mbunda, Fidelis, Mshana, Stephen E, Japhet M Gilyoma   +13 more
core   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos, José Miguel Sequí‐Sabater, Diego Benavent   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rs739837 Polymorphism in MiR-885-3p Binding Site Within 3’-Untranslated Region of Vitamin D Receptor is Associated with a Decreased Risk of Pressure Ulcers

Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2017
Background/Aims: Accumulative evidence has shown that miR-885-3p plays a crucial role in human carcinogenesis. From miRNA database, we also found that rs739837 polymorphism in miR-885-3p binding site within 3’-untranslated region of Vitamin D receptor ...
Xia Ji, Jinbao Mao, Shuang Zhou
doaj   +1 more source

Discordance Between Patient and Physician Global Assessments in Early Systemic Sclerosis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aims to identify factors associated with patient global assessment (PtGA) and physician global assessment (PhGA) and discordance between them in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods Data from adults with early SSc (<5 years) from the Collaborative National Quality and Efficacy Registry were included.
Ellen Romich, Alexis Ogdie, Alisa Stephens Shields, Peter A. Merkel, Shervin Assassi, Elana J. Bernstein, Andreea Bujor, Flavia V. Castelino, Lorinda Chung, Luke B. Evnin, Tracy M. Frech, Jessica K. Gordon, Melissa Griffith, Faye N. Hant, Monica L. Harding, Laura K. Hummers, Dinesh Khanna, Kimberly S. Lakin, Dorota J. Lebiedz‐Odrobina, Yiming Luo, Ashima Makol, Maureen D. Mayes, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Jerry Molitor, Duncan F. Moore, Julie Paik, Carrie Richardson, Brian Skaug, Ami A. Shah, Ankoor Shah, Virginia Steen, John M. VanBuren, Elizabeth R. Volkmann, Carleigh Zahn, Nora Sandorfi, for the CONQUER Investigators   +35 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers by newest recommendations from European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP): practical reference guide for GPs [PDF]

, 2017
The guideline titled “Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: clinical practice guideline” is the result of a collaborative effort between the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) and Pan ...
Jakub Taradaj, Taradaj, Jakub
core   +1 more source

Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet, Camille Guertin, Maggie Larché, Isabelle Ferdinand, Marie Hudson, May Y. Choi, Mohammed Osman, Janet Pope, Carter Thorne, Murray Baron, Sasha Bernatsky, Sabrina Hoa   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bandagem protetora acolchoada na prevenção da úlcera por pressão em calcâneo em paciente adulto na unidade de terapia intensiva [PDF]

, 2014
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem, Florianópolis, 2013.A criação de técnicas de baixo custo, de fácil aplicabilidade e disponibilidade em saúde tem
Mattioli Neto, Hilário
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Risk assessment tools for the prevention of pressure ulcers

, 2019
Background: Use of pressure ulcer risk assessment tools or scales is a component of the assessment process used to identify individuals at risk of developing a pressure ulcer.
Moore, Zena EH, Patton, Declan
core   +1 more source