Abstract |
Sacral skin oxygen tension, measured by a noninvasive technique in ten healthy subjects, remained in the normal range when they were lying on a "super-soft" mattress or in the 30 degrees lateral position. Therefore, these methods are effective in decubitus ulcer prevention. Skin oxygen tension measurement allows immediate assessment of the efficacy of measures to prevent decubitus ulcers.
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Authors | W O Seiler, S Allen, H B Stähelin |
Journal | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
(J Am Geriatr Soc)
Vol. 31
Issue 12
Pg. 786-9
(Dec 1983)
ISSN: 0002-8614 [Print] United States |
PMID | 6655181
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Beds
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oxygen
(analysis)
- Partial Pressure
- Posture
- Pressure Ulcer
(prevention & control)
- Sacrococcygeal Region
- Skin
(analysis)
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