The effect of prolonged 60° head of bed elevation on sacral subepidermal oedema in healthy adults: A quantitative prospective exploratory study.
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14240
Abstract: Head of bed elevation is used to manage some medical and surgical conditions however this may increase a patient's risk of sacral pressure injuries. Novel point-of-care technologies that measure subepidermal moisture can identify changes in… read more here.
Keywords: sacral subepidermal; bed elevation; healthy adults; subepidermal oedema ... See more keywords
Head of bed elevation to relieve gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01369-0
Abstract: Background Overuse of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – frequently used for relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – raises long-term safety concerns, warranting evidence-based non-drug interventions. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: head bed; bed elevation; systematic review; gastroesophageal reflux ... See more keywords