Shelton Frederick, Lott Judy Wright
Enigma Limited, Hillsboro, Ohio, USA.
Geriatr Nurs. 2003 Jul-Aug;24(4):222-7. doi: 10.1016/s0197-4572(03)00212-x.
Interface pressure measurement is a common method to compare various mattresses, operating room beds, or other clinical support surfaces used for patients. The colorful graphs create a good visual display of information. Unfortunately, no standard method exists for performing the measurements or displaying the information. Because the graph is such a good visual representation of the data, many clinicians rely on the look of the graph. However, altering its appearance by simple manipulations of the display characteristics is very easy. This manipulation can lead to inaccurate conclusions about the product and consequent purchase of products that are inappropriate, less effective, or more expensive than others. This article provides basic information about interface pressure measurement and interpretation so that clinicians can make informed decisions about various clinical surfaces.
界面压力测量是比较各种用于患者的床垫、手术床或其他临床支撑面的常用方法。彩色图表能很好地直观展示信息。遗憾的是，目前尚无执行测量或显示信息的标准方法。由于图表能很好地直观呈现数据，许多临床医生依赖于图表的外观。然而，通过简单操纵显示特征来改变其外观非常容易。这种操纵可能导致对产品得出不准确的结论，进而购买到不合适、效果较差或比其他产品更昂贵的产品。本文提供有关界面压力测量和解读的基本信息，以便临床医生能够对各种临床支撑面做出明智的决策。
