Special surfaces for the management of pressure

Palma, M.Rodríguez.; Casanova, P.López.

Revista de Enfermeria 30(9): 43-50

2007


ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5020
PMID: 17957972
Document Number: 609452
Summary Bedsores (UPPs) should be viewed as a multifaceted problem, but the direct relationship which exists between these lesions and the pressure which is exercised between the surface one rests on and a zone having a prominent bone bears significant weight. Therefore, the following are some basic measures which can prevent bedsores: mobility posture changes, local protection and the use of special surfaces for the management of pressure.

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