Results for: pressure ulcers

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Correlation of presence of endogenous causative or aggravating factors as to the occurrence of pressure ulcers in patients of intensive care units
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Introduction: Pressure ulcers consists one of the most important clinical problems for patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Units. Purpose: To investigate the risk factors and their correlation with the incidence of pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Material and Methods : Data collected studying 264 patientsfrom the Intensive Care Unit of "Papageorgiou”

QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH PRESSURE ULCERS. A REVIEW
Monday, January 1, 2018
Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a problem which is a major concern for health professionals and the health system in general, as it affects 1 in 10 hospitalized patients and 1 in 20 community patients. The current data on the impact of pressure ulcers on the quality of life of patients is limited. Aim: The aim of this paper was to explore the effect of the presence of pressure ulcers on the quality

ΝEGATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT DEVICES FOR WOUND HEALING
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Introduction: Diabetic foot pressure ulcers are one of the most severe diabetes-related complications for patients with Diabetes Mellitus. The use of negative pressure methods for their treating process is progressively increasing amongst healthcare practitioners. The aim of this study was to review the literature on the mechanisms of action, the effectiveness and the existance of clinical protocols