Impaired skin microcirculation in hospitalized elderly and in patients with spinal cord injuries: a pressure ulcer risk
Pressure ulcers are complications among patient with chronic illness in most settings, especially among the hospitalized elderly and patients with spinal cord injuries. Impaired skin microcirculation combined with loading pressure, friction and shear force are crucial risk factors for development of...
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Language: | English |
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Prince of Songkla University
2009-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR) |
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Online Access: | https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/386 |