Pressure ulcer risk factors in cardiac surgery: A review of the research literature

Pressure ulcer incidence in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is reported to be up to 29.5%. Common known risk factors for pressure ulcer development include compressive and shearing forces. However, knowledge about the specific risk factors in a defined population is helpful in the development of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Heart & lung 2005-11, Vol.34 (6), p.375-385
Hauptverfasser:	Feuchtinger, J., Halfens, R.J.G., Dassen, T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiac Surgical Procedures Global Health Humans Incidence Postoperative Complications Pressure Ulcer - epidemiology Pressure Ulcer - etiology Risk Factors
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