PubMed · 3565218
Pressure ulcers.
Abstract
Pressure sores occur when prolonged pressure or shear is applied to the skin of predisposed patients. Prevention requires identification of patients at risk and institution of thorough surveillance and nursing care. Once pressure ulcers occur, treatment decisions are based on the depth of the ulceration. Management consists of motivating the staff, relieving the pressure, debriding the wound, lowering wound bacterial counts and treating complications.
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G C Xakellis, P Garzone. 1987. Pressure ulcers.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3565218/
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