Dual‐Modal Optical Imaging of Tissue Perfusion in Response to Cooling Stimulation Facilitates Early Detection of Pressure Ulcer
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DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202400188
Abstract: Pressure ulcers present a significant human and economic challenge, lacking a reliable method for early detection. To address this, we developed a system capable of early detection by using cooling stimulation and dynamic data acquisition… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; pressure ulcer; early detection; perfusion ... See more keywords
Perforator‐Based Propeller Flap Application in Pressure Ulcer Reconstruction: A Comparative Analysis With Advancement Flaps
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.70018
Abstract: Pressure ulcers are a prevalent and debilitating condition, often necessitating surgical reconstruction. Various flap techniques, such as Advancement Flaps (AF) and Perforator‐based Propeller Flaps (PBPF), are commonly used for pressure sore reconstruction. While both techniques… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; pressure ulcer; reconstruction; advancement flaps ... See more keywords
Morphological study on the pressure ulcer-like dermal lesions formed in the rat heel skin after transection of the sciatic nerves.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2016.11.005
Abstract: Due to transection of bilateral sciatic nerves, pressure ulcer-like dermal lesion occurred in the hairy skin covering of the heel skin in almost all rats. In the present study, chronological changes of the rat heel… read more here.
Keywords: heel skin; pressure ulcer; transection; study ... See more keywords
Racial and ethnic disparities in the healing of pressure ulcers present at nursing home admission.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2017.06.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers increase the risk of costly hospitalization and mortality of nursing home residents, so timely healing is important. Disparities in healthcare have been identified in the nursing home population but little is known… read more here.
Keywords: nursing home; pressure ulcer; pressure ulcers; nursing ... See more keywords
A multicentre prospective randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness and cost of a static air mattress and alternating air pressure mattress to prevent pressure ulcers in nursing home residents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.05.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers are a global issue and substantial concern for healthcare systems. Various types of support surfaces that prevent pressure ulcer are available. Data about the effectiveness and cost of static air support surfaces… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; alternating air; mattress; air ... See more keywords
Patient involvement in pressure ulcer prevention and adherence to prevention strategies: An integrative review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103449
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chronic wounds including pressure ulcers represent a significant burden to patients and healthcare providers. Increasingly patients are required to self-manage their care but patient adherence to prevention strategies is a significant clinical challenge. It… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; review; adherence prevention; prevention ... See more keywords
Medical device related pressure ulcer of the lip in a patient with COVID-19: Case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.09.020
Abstract: Pressure ulcers of the lip constitute a rare entity faced by plastic surgeons and there is a relatively paucity of data regarding optimal management. In this study we present one case of upper lip pressure… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; case; review literature; lip ... See more keywords
Knowledge of nurses and nursing assistants about pressure ulcer prevention: A survey in 16 Belgian hospitals using the PUKAT 2.0 tool.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2019.03.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers have a high impact on patients and their families. Profound and up-to-date knowledge among nurses is important given the effect on attitudes and preventative behaviour. To gain insight into educational needs and… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; pressure ulcer; nurses nursing; ulcer prevention ... See more keywords
Pressure ulcer/injury classification today: An international perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.04.003
Abstract: There has been an ongoing debate in the healthcare community about what pressure ulcers/injuries are, and how to name, define and classify them. The aim of this discussion paper is to provide a brief theoretical… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; ulcer injury; pressure; injury classification ... See more keywords
Characterisation of an ischemia reperfusion model for the formation of a stage I pressure ulcer in mouse skin.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.03.004
Abstract: Pairs of magnets were applied to the loose skin on the backs of mice in order to cause ischemia for periods of 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 h followed by reperfusion. We found 1.5 h of ischemia… read more here.
Keywords: reperfusion; pressure ulcer; stage pressure; ischemia ... See more keywords
Ingestion of bioactive collagen hydrolysates enhanced pressure ulcer healing in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-29831-7
Abstract: We conducted a double blind, multi-centric, placebo-controlled, randomized trial to compare the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) and Pressure Sore Status Tool (PSST) scores and wound area measurements at 16 weeks of subjects with… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; placebo controlled; group; placebo ... See more keywords