The aetiology of medical device-related pressure ulcers and how to prevent them

Volume: 30, Issue: 15, Pages: S24 - S30
Published: Aug 12, 2021
Abstract
This article provides an introduction to the aetiology of medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDRPUs), describes the vicious cycle that leads to these injuries and highlights bioengineering methodologies and findings that connect the aetiology to the clinical practice of preventing MDRPUs. Specifically, the vicious cycle of MDRPUs is triggered by the sustained tissue deformations induced by a skin-contacting device. The primary,...
Paper Details
Title
The aetiology of medical device-related pressure ulcers and how to prevent them
Published Date
Aug 12, 2021
Journal
Volume
30
Issue
15
Pages
S24 - S30
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