压力诊所预防压疮的有效性。

The effectiveness of a pressure clinic in preventing pressure sores.

作者信息

Dover H, Pickard W, Swain I, Grundy D

机构信息

Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre, Wiltshire, England.

出版信息

Paraplegia. 1992 Apr;30(4):267-72. doi: 10.1038/sc.1992.67.

DOI:10.1038/sc.1992.67

PMID:1625896

Abstract

The role of a pressure clinic in reducing the incidence of pressure sores is described. Interface pressures are routinely measured to ensure that appropriate cushioning is provided. In patients most at risk, thermography is also valuable to ensure that the blood flow to the skin is not compromised. The implementation of such a clinic has proved successful and has resulted in a reduction of over 50% both in the incidence of sores and in the admission rate due to sores, when compared with studies from other spinal units.

摘要

本文描述了压力诊所在降低压疮发生率方面的作用。常规测量界面压力以确保提供适当的缓冲。对于风险最高的患者，热成像技术也有助于确保皮肤的血液供应不受影响。与其他脊髓损伤治疗单位的研究相比，该诊所的设立已被证明是成功的，压疮发生率和因压疮导致的住院率均降低了50%以上。