Management of patients with pressure ulcers
A pressure ulcer is an area of localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by pressure or shear. Although these ulcers can occur anywhere on the body, they are often located in the ischial, trochanteric, sacral areas and. heel. These ulcers are primarily the products of a combination o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Turkish |
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Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Arsiv Kaynak Tarama Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=158779 |
| Summary: | A pressure ulcer is an area of localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by pressure or shear. Although these ulcers can occur anywhere on the body, they are often located in the ischial, trochanteric, sacral areas and. heel. These ulcers are primarily the products of a combination of pressure and decreased angiogenic response. Early intervention and comprehensive treatment should result in complete healing of ulcers. In this review, we tried to create a general perspective about pressure ulcers. [Archives Medical Review Journal 2014; 23(3.000): 492-505] |
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| ISSN: | 1300-3755 |