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Decubitus ulcer prevention: a new investigative method using transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement.

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.
AuthorsW O Seiler, S Allen, H B Stähelin
JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society (J Am Geriatr Soc) Vol. 31 Issue 12 Pg. 786-9 (Dec 1983) ISSN: 0002-8614 [Print] United States
PMID6655181 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Oxygen
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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