Prevention of pressure sores in patients with fractures of the femoral neck

Prevention of pressure sores in patients with fractures of the femoral neck

A critical appraisal was made of the incidence of pressure sores occurring in the sacral region of patients undergoing treatment for fractures of the neck of the femur in an acute orthopaedic unit. A prospective controlled study was then carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the ‘Reston’ f...

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Veröffentlicht in:Injury 1986, Vol.17 (1), p.19-22
1. Verfasser: Hughes, Angus W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Aged
Bedding and Linens
Biological and medical sciences
Femoral Neck Fractures - therapy
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Medical sciences
Pilot Projects
Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control
Prospective Studies
Sacrococcygeal Region
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:A critical appraisal was made of the incidence of pressure sores occurring in the sacral region of patients undergoing treatment for fractures of the neck of the femur in an acute orthopaedic unit. A prospective controlled study was then carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the ‘Reston’ flotation pad in the prevention of such sores in a similar group of patients.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(86)90007-0