Changes in occipital capillary perfusion pressures during coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Article Abstract:

Changes in occipital capillary pressures can indicate risk for impaired circulation and whether the patients might develop pressure ulcers. Tissue interface pressures (TIP) of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery were compared with mean arterial pressures to measure the degree of this risk. When the mean TIP is significantly higher than during surgery, patients can have their heads raised regularly during surgery and have their skin assessed postoperatively.

Measurement, Prevention, Surgery, Cardiovascular system, Blood pressure, Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer, Cardiac patients, Blood pressure measurement, Cardiovascular surgery

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An alternative method for reducing plantar pressures in neuropathic ulcers

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A felt-to-foam foot padding method relieves plantar pressures on neuropathic foot ulcers, such as those from diabetes. A hole to match the shape of the ulcer is cut throughout the felt and foam, so that the patient can walk on the padding with the ulcer exposed but never touching the ground. The felt layers allow arch support for the foot, and the patient should keep the padding clean. This method is easier and better than using walkers or casting.

Methods, Ulcers, Wound healing, Foot, Foot ulcer, Diabetic neuropathies

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