Topic: Pressure Ulcers

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Comparative effectiveness of heel-specific medical devices for the prevention of heel pressure ulcers: A systematic review

Greenwood C, Nelson EA, Nixon J, Vargas-Palacios A, McGinnis E Pressure ulcers (PU) develop & heal differently to the heel compared to other body sites This paper reviews the effectiveness of all heel specific devices for the prevention of heel PUs Off-loading devices may reduce HPU incidence, but low-quality evidence reduces certainty Insufficient evidence of […]

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Incidence of pressure injuries in fracture patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Highlights Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze the incidence of fracture patients. Analyzed the most frequent body sites and stages of pressure injury for fracture patients. Compared the incidence of pressure injuries by age and by fracture type. Explored the risk factors which affected pressure injuries for elderly fracture patients. View on Journal […]

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Skin damage prevention in the prone ventilated critically ill patient: A comprehensive review and gap analysis (PRONEtect study)

Anika Fourie, Maarit Ahtiala, Joyce Black, Heidi Hevia, Fiona Coyer, Amit Gefen, Kim LeBlanc, Steven Smet, Kathleen Vollman, Yolanda Walsh, Dimitri Beeckman Highlights Skin damage is a common hazard during prone ventilation Comprehensive but brief evidence-based practical guidance is not available More evidence is needed for prone positioning devices to prevent harm This work is […]

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Sex-specific differences in prevention and treatment of institutional-acquired pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes

Andrea Lichterfeld-Kottner, Nils Lahmann, Jan Kottner Highlights Sex-specific differences in prevention of pressure ulcers were minor in hospitals and nursing homes More women at risk of institutional-acquired pressure ulcers were underweight, whereas more men were obese Women generally receive more special support surfaces View on Journal of Tissue Viability website

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