1. Management of pressure ulcers - What is new?
- Author
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Dilip Gude
- Subjects
Pressure ulcers ,bed sores ,bed-ridden ,Gynecology and obstetrics ,RG1-991 ,Geriatrics ,RC952-954.6 - Abstract
Pressure ulcers (PUs) are an important aspect of geriatrics and palliative care that amplifies morbidity of the chronically bed-ridden patients posing a threat to health-care economy and resources. PUs can interfere with functional recovery, may be complicated by pain and infection and can prolong hospital length of stay. Their presence may be a marker of poor overall prognosis and premature mortality. The pathogenesis and progress in the management of PUs is discussed.
- Published
- 2011
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