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The present review summarizes the results of all published papers on whole-body protein turnover in man measured by [15N]glycine and the end-product method using both urea and ammonia.
Waterlow, J.C., Duggleby, S.L.
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ABSTRACT Background In patients with moderate‐to‐severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, the frequency of pressure ulcers is higher in the prone position than in the supine position. Aim To assess the effect of a bundle of interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome prone.
Lucile Gay +27 more
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Commentary on Sayar S et al. (2009) Incidence of pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients at risk according to the Waterlow scale and factors influencing the development of pressure ulcers. Journal of Clinical Nursing 18, 765–774 [PDF]
Well designed studies on the incidence of pressure ulcers and risk factors for pressure ulcer development in intensive care unit (ICU) patients are still rare (Keller et al. 2002, Shahin et al. 2008). Sayar et al. (2009) have made an important contribution to this topic. They aimed to determine the pressure ulcer incidence in three ICUs and influential
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ABSTRACT A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and underlying tissues caused by pressure, shear or a combination of the two. In Europe, the mean prevalence rate of pressure ulcers is 10.8%, in Ireland, it is less than 12%. Using systematic review methodology, original research studies written in English were included, employing pre‐ and post ...
Áine Curtis +5 more
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Map of the Pacific showing the Pacific cable route between the Australia and New Zealand, via Suva and Fanning Island to Canada . and on to Great Britain.
Waterlow & Sons Ltd.
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An examination of how nurses use the Waterlow Scale for judgement and decision making in continuing care [PDF]
Using an information processing approach, this study examines how nurses working in the area of continuing care for older people in Scotland use the Waterlow scale to inform their judgement and decision making in risk of pressure ulcers and plan of care.
Baxter, Susan
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A escala de Waterlow aplicada em pessoascom lesão medular [PDF]
Objectives: Assessing risk factors for pressure ulcers in people hospitalized with spinal cord injury, using the Waterlow scale and instructions given to patients before and after onset of ulcers. Method: Cross-sectional study with 60 patients, conducted
Borges Studart, R.M. +4 more
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Las úlceras por presión (UPP) constituyen un importante problema de salud que afecta a todos los sistemas sanitarios desarrollados. Existe un amplio grado de consenso en considerar que la prevención constituye el método más eficiente de abordar el ...
Francisco Pedro García Fernández +3 more
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Background Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) have become essential tools in healthcare, particularly since the late 20th century. These systems are designed to enhance evidence-based practice, ensure adherence to care standards, and improve the ...
Samira Babaei +3 more
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Abstract Aim To assess agreement of pressure injury risk level and differences in preventative intervention prescription between nurses using a structured risk assessment tool compared with clinical judgement. Design Interrater agreement study. Methods Data were collected from November 2019 to December 2022.
Paul Fulbrook +3 more
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