Changes in sacral transcutaneous oxygen tension in the evaluation of different mattresses in the prevention of pressure ulcers
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Transcutaneous oxygen tension (TCP02) is a valuable technique in measurement and evaluation of support surfaces for the prevention of bedsores or pressure ulcers. The technique involves measuring the transcutaneous oxygen tension in the sacral areas of patients positioned on mattresses and evaluating the correlations between skinfold thickness and TCP02. Elderly patients with strokes or fractures and children with spinal cord injuries are especially at risk for pressure ulcers.
Publication Name: Advances in Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1076-2191
Year: 1996
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A comparison of two pressure-relieving devices on the prevention of heel pressure ulcers
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An experimental, statistical comparison of hospital pillows and a pressure-relieving device favors pillows for preventing heel pressure ulcers in situations of continuous heel elevation. The device was an older model of the Foot Waffle product, and the new version of it is not included in the study. Also, pillows were not a perfect solution to the elevation problem. Fifty-two hospital patients were studied, in right lateral tilt or supine positions.
Publication Name: Advances in Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1076-2191
Year: 1997
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Comparison of 90-degree and 30-degree laterally inclined positions in the prevention of pressure ulcers using transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide pressures
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Patient positioning is a significant factor in preventing pressure ulcers. A study comparing 90-degree laterally inclined positions to 30-degree positions by monitoring transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide pressures showed the 90-degree position dramatically impaired the supply of oxygen to the skin. The 30-degree position did not significantly impair oxygen supply. More study is needed to confirm optimum positioning to prevent bedsores.
Publication Name: Advances in Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1076-2191
Year: 1996
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