The prevention or minimisation of the occurrence of pressure sores is an important consideration in the rehabilitation of physically disabled people, especially for the wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury. Although there is little definitive information on the cause of pressure sores, several intrinsic and extrinsic factors have been highlighted. Probably the most significant causative fa...

This study determines the effectiveness of a new low-unit-cost support system in patients at very high risk of developing pressure sores. In a prospective randomised controlled trial, a low-pressure inflatable mattress and cushion system (Repose) was compared to a dynamic support mattress (Nimbus II) used in conjunction with an alternating-pressure cushion (Alpha TranCell) in 80 patients with f...

Pressure sores can be defined as lesions caused by unrelieved pressure resulting in damage of the underlying tissue. They represent a common problem in the pathology of plegic patients and, plastic surgery has a significant role in their treatment. Pressure sores occur over bony prominences and so, they are most commonly seen at the sacrum and trochanters in paralyzed patients and at ischium fo...

BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effect of external application of ligustrazine combined with holistic nursing on pressure sores, as well as the underlying mechanism. MATERIAL AND METHODS From February 2014 to March 2015, a total of 32 patients with Phase II and Phase III pressure sores were enrolled and randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The cl...

This paper reviews the literature from 1977-1987 on the etiology and pathophysiology of pressure sores, factors contributing to its formation, diagnostic and pressure-measuring devices, and cushions and devices designed to prevent sores . The authors hope this review will show that many current assumptions may be invalid and should be re-examined. A pressure sore is an ulceration of the skin an...