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1. Pressure and blood flow linkages and impacts on pressure ulcer development

Author

Mayrovitz, Harvey N.

Subjects
Bedsores -- Development and progression, Pressure -- Physiological aspects, Blood flow -- Physiological aspects, Health care industry
Abstract

Research has shown that blood vessels can adapt to pressure but this adaptation may be limited. In several studies, pressure on the skin caused an initial drop in perfusion, which then increased to preload levels. Sensors in the vascular wall sense the pressure and cause the release of nitric oxide, which dilates the blood vessel. An absence of this adaptation was associated with the development of ulcers.

Published
1998

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