Clinical Research
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		Eliminating Facility-Acquired Pressure Ulcers at Ascension Health (151849) Pressure ulcers are an area of localized tissue destruction caused by the compression of soft tissue over a bony prominence and an external surface for a prolonged period of time. [read more]
		Holmes Study: Implementing A Pressure Ulcer Prevention Annual prevalence studies conducted at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Fla, a 580-bed regional medical facility, found that pressure ulcers were occurring, but due to the infrequency of data collection, trends were difficult to see. [read more]
		Comparison of air fluidized therapy with other support surfaces used to treat pressure uclers in nursing home residents - Rachel Ochs P ressure ulcers present a serious and common problem, especially in the elderly. More than 1 million individuals develop pressure ulcers annually. [read more]
		VersaCare A.I.R. Aids in Reducing Pressure Ulcers at WakeMed (142664) The reduction in facility aquired pressure ulcers has become a key quality indicator for acute care facilities. [read more]
		New Airloss Treatment Surface Pilot Study at Sinai Hospital Poster (154068) Critical care patients have a high incidence of nosocomial and community acquired pressure ulcers. [read more]
		Linen Usage - Impact on Pressure and Microclimate Management (156445) Underpads and layers of linen are positioned under patients for numerous reasons... [read more]
		Results for Nine International Pressure Ulcer Surveys: 1989 - 2005 Over the last 5 to 6 years, healthcare facilities have increased their focus on prevention and several accrediting agencies and professional societies in the US view pressure ulcer prevalence as an overall quality indicator for facilities. [read more]
		Microclimate Management™ Technology White Paper (153374) Achieving the appropriate microclimate of skin—the optimum ranges of temperature and humidity—is a vital factor in the prevention and control of pressure ulcers. [read more]
		Microclimate Management™ Technology FAQ (153444) One key factor in avoiding skin breakdown is maintaining optimal skin temperature and moisture balance at the patient and surface interface. [read more]
		Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk in Pediatric Patients: The Braden Q Scale Martha A. Q Curley, et al Vol 52, No. 1 2003 Pages 32-33 Appendix A
		Neonatal Skin Care: The Scientific Basis for Practice To review the literature addressing the care of neonatal skin.