Computational studies of the biomechanical efficacy of a minimum tissue deformation mattress in protecting from sacral pressure ulcers in a supine position.
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13707
Abstract: Sustained soft tissue exposure to localised deformations is a trigger for the formation of pressure ulcers. Immersion and envelopment are critical benchmarks that determine comfort and the pressure ulcer risk mitigation, as they have considerable… read more here.
Keywords: tissue deformation; pressure ulcers; mattress; minimum tissue ... See more keywords