Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores, bedsores and
decubitus ulcers, can range from a very mild pink coloration of the
skin, which disappears in a few hours after the pressure is relieved,
to a very deep wound extending to and in very serious cases sometimes
through a bone and into internal organs. There are many similarities to
burn wounds in terms of the course of injury, but the primary cause of
pressure ulcers is unrelieved pressure to the skin, while secondary
causes include exposure to cold or skin abrasion. Other contributing
factors to the development of pressure ulcers include poor nutrition,
weight loss and diabetes, all of which are prevalent in the modern
developed world. This book will establish the clinical and scientific
basis behind effective pressure ulcer management. Aimed squarely at
dermatology clinicians and vascular surgeons, this text is designed to
be the primary reference for pressure ulcers from diagnosis and
prevention to management and treatment options. In addition,
dermatology nursing and clinic staff and interns will also gain much
from reading this text. The contributing authors are all experts in the
management of pressure ulcers and will provide a valuable clinical
compendium for this difficult area of medicine.
Science and Practice of Pressure Ulcer Management (Marco Romanelli) ISBN: 1852338393 Publisher: Springer 2005-12-19 Pages: 224 Format: PDF 1.7MB
