Can Loaded Interface Characteristics Influence Strain
Pressure sores—also known as pressure ulcers—can arise when a prolonged mechanical load is applied to soft biological tissues, for example when patients are bed-ridden or wheelchair bound for a prolonged period.
DownloadClinical Use of Interface Pressure to Predict Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are a large problem in subjects who use a wheel-chair for their mobility. These ulcers originate beneath the bony prominences of the pelvis and progress outward as a consequence of prolonged pressure.
DownloadCompression-induced damage and internal tissue strains are related
The occurrence of pressure ulcers is a serious complication across the entire range of healthcare settings.
Downloadde Keyser OR pressure ulcer prevention AKTON and TEMPUR
Research into the effect of pressure during surgical operations and the development of pressure sores.
DownloadEffect of APM and Tempur DeFloor
In conclusion, patients nursed on an APAM seemed to develop more severe pressure ulcers. Fewer patients developed heel pressure ulcers on an APAM.
DownloadEffect of turning and presssure reducing surfaces on PU DeFloor
The study examined the effect of different turning intervals on the occurrence of pressure ulcers.prevention of pressure ulcers.
DownloadEPUAP Aetiology_10_1_guidelines
For the preventive guidelines every statement is accompanied by a quality mark, indicating the amount of evidence on which the statement is based.
DownloadHuntleigh paper - Support Surfaces in the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Continued research is necessary in regard to the effectiveness of support surface therapy for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
DownloadHuntleigh paper - The Measurement of Interface Pressure
Ryan and Byrne (1989) concluded that while interface pressures are known to be inconsistent and have questionable accuracy, they do provide comparable data. Conversely, Petrie and Hummel (1990) advise that the comparative data between tests is not useful because test subjects, test equipment and the environment are different.
DownloadImplementation of policy decrease in PU
Implementation of a new policy results in a decrease of pressure ulcer frequency.
DownloadPressure gradient and subsurface shear stress of the neuropathic forefoot
Stresses within the neuropathic foot’s tissues can be estimated by pressure distributions and may provide information regarding the potential for skin breakdown.
DownloadPressure Gradient as a potential indicator of Plantar Skin Injury
Peak plantar pressure (PPP) during walking has been used extensively as an indicator of risk for skin breakdown in the diabetic foot.
DownloadPressure reduction comparison poster NPUAP_feb2005
How solid support surfaces reduce pressure: Comparing viscoelastic expanded urethane with conventional foam.
DownloadPrince research St. Thomas Patient Comfort study
Tempur-Pedic, Inc. and St. Thomas Health System have agreed to place a number of Tempur Medical mattresses in patient rooms within certain units at St. Thomas Hospital, Baptist Hospital and Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
DownloadSAWC Poster Handout 2003
Pressure ulcers in long-term care facilities are seen as evidence of resident neglect and/or abuse. In addition to untold pain and suffering, this evidence has been widely used in litigation. Malpractice insurance premiums have increased significantly consuming resources that might have otherwise gone to improving healthcare services.
DownloadTemperature effects on surface presure-induced changes
Temperature effects on surface pressure-induced changes in rat skin perfusion: Implications in pressure ulcer development.
DownloadTEMPUR vs Conv Foam Support Surfaces reprint
Support Surfaces: Viscoelastic Expanded Urethane versus Conventional Foam.
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