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One of the first documented pressure ulcer classification systems was developed by Shea in 1975. ‘Bedsores’ were classified by the depth of soft tissue damage and exposure into grades I–V; an...
The first step in the algorithm (Fig 1) is to identify people at risk of developing a PU, such as those with reduced mobility, urinary or fecal incontinence, and those who are malnourished.1 Once...
To reflect best practice and transparency in reporting, this review was developed according to the recommendations described in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis...
Participants were inpatients of a tertiary referral hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Eligible patients with a stage II–IV PU, either existing on admission or acquired during admission, were identified...
The aim of this systematic review was to critically appraise and synthesise the existing research literature pertaining to nurses' attitudes towards PU prevention..
The objective of this case study is to evaluate the clinical application of a 3D-printed scaffold in the treatment of chronic wounds, including PUs and DFUs, including:.
The guidelines11 assign a strength of evidence to the studies included based on study design and quality. Level ‘A’ was assigned to recommendations supported by direct scientific evidence from...
‘Localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear’5 .
Husain18 investigated the effects of different levels of pressure on skin and muscle tissue by applying a pressure cuff to the legs of rats and guinea pigs. Pressures of 50–800 mmHg were applied for...
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