The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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February 23, 1990
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Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
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Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
February 23, 1990 (Issue: 812)
Pressure is the most critical factor in the development of pressure ulcers; high pressure applied constantly for two hours produces irreversible tissue ischemia and necrosis. Malnutrition, fecal and urinary incontinence, fractures, and a low serum...more
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