Preventing heel pressure ulcers: economic and legal implications.
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Practice recommendations for preventing heel pressure ulcers.
Heels are the second most common anatomical location for pressure ulcers. A combination of risk factors, including pressure, may cause ulceration. Heel pressure ulcers are a particular concern for surgical patients. A review of the literature, including poster presentations, shows that controlled clinical studies to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of available interventions are ...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing management
دوره 42 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011