[Physiopathology of bedsores]. / Physiopathologie des escarres.
Rev Med Brux
; 18(4): 257-60, 1997 Sep.
Article
em Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9411657
ABSTRACT
Pressure is the primary pathogenic factor in the development of decubitus ulcers. Other major factors are shearing forces, friction and moisture. Significant intrinsic risk factors are immobility, age-related diseases, nutritional status, medications and smoking. The morbidity and mortality related to the complications of pressure sores are quite significant. Prevention is essential and is best achieved by identification of high risk patients. The therapeutic approach is based on the grade of pressure ulcer.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Úlcera por Pressão
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Rev Med Brux
Ano de publicação:
1997
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Article