Pressure ulcer incidence and progression in critically ill subjects: influence of low air loss mattress versus a powered air pressure redistribution mattress.

PURPOSE: The primary objective of this study was to compare facility-acquired pressure ulcer incidence and progression of pressure ulcers present on admission in critically ill patients, using 2 different support surfaces. DESIGN: We completed a comparison cohort study in a surgical intensive care u...

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Publicado en:Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 267 - 274
Autores principales: Black, Joyce, Berke, Christine, Urzendowski, Gail
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2012 May-Jun
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