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J Bridel

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PubMed1993

Pressure sore risk in operating theatres.

Little information is available on the genesis of intraoperative pressure sores. A pilot study was set up to investigate whether it is necessary, to prevent pressure sores developing in the operating department. Skin assessments and Braden score readings were taken pre-operatively and post-operatively. Half of the 26 patients had skin changes pre-operatively and there was a 'theatre generated' incidence of 12.5 per cent. The author concludes that further investigation should be commenced.

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A descriptive evaluation of pressure-reducing cushions.

This article provides a descriptive evaluation of HNE Huntleigh's Vaperm, Multitec and Supatec pressure-reducing cushions in relation to skin response, comfort and posture and their effectiveness in an overall pressure sore prevention strategy.

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Assessing the risk of pressure sores.

This article provides an overview of the basic requirements of a good assessment tool and details the development of three pressure sore risk assessment scales--the Norton score (1), the Waterlow score (2) and the Braden scale (3). The tools described are critically reviewed in relation to their reliability and validity, and conclusions made regarding their usefulness in clinical practice and research.

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The epidemiology of pressure sores.

This article presents details of epidemiological studies undertaken to assess the extent of pressure sores in hospital. Both prevalence and incidence studies, which reveal the full extent of the problem and its predisposing factors, are discussed. The author also outlines the statistical terms used by epidemiologists as well as general considerations which must be made in the interpretation of epidemiological studies.

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Pressure sores and intra-operative risk.

The enormous cost of pressure sore care is well documented (1, 2), but a review of the available literature shows few studies on the genesis of intra-operative pressure sores exist and the contribution of operating room exposure as an aetiological factor is largely undefined. This article provides a brief overview of the aetiology of pressure sores, details interface pressures reported on operating tables, and critically reviews the literature suggesting a link between events during the intra-operative period and post-operative pressure sore formation.

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