Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys

Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys

Pressure ulcers (decubiti) are one of the most frequent side effects in the palliative care setting. Terminally ill and dying people have multiple comorbidities resulting in a high risk to develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions are caused by pressure, friction and shearing forces in combination...

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Main Authors: Gallinger Simon, Jankowski Natalie, Bister Milena, Korge Sandra, Trachterna Astrid, Hildebrand Stefan, Oruc Tamer, Niewöhner Jörg, Heitman Urte, Downes Robert, Kraft Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-09-01
Series:Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
Subjects:
pressure ulcers
palliative care
decubits
monitoring
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2019-0070

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https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2019-0070

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