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Prevention of Pressure Sores: Engineering and Clinical Aspects (Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering) [Hardcover]

J.G Webster (Author)

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ISBN-10: 075030099X | ISBN-13: 978-0750300995 | Publication Date: June 1, 1991 | Edition: 1

Prevention of Pressure Sores: Engineering and Clinical Aspects collects together material from throughout the literature. The book first discusses the causes of pressure sores and then describes warning signs and behavior to prevent the incidence of pressure sores. It also examines the numerous different devices used to alleviate and prevent pressure sores, including various types of seat cushions, hospital beds, complex pressure relief methods, wheelchair pressure reliefs, and other preventative methods. After comparing the accuracy of various methods of measuring pressure distributions using different types of sensors, the book discusses the treatment of pressure sores. It contains a large number of references, allowing readers to refer back to the important original work in the different fields of this subject.

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Hardcover: 260 pages
Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 1 edition (June 1, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 075030099X
ISBN-13: 978-0750300995
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,932,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A pressure sore is an ulceration caused by excessive pressure being applied to a tissue over an excessive duration. Read the first page

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conventional pressure sensors, polymer pressure sensor, ischemic pallor, sling backrest, automated bed, interface pressure measurement, shear sensor, hammock effect, metal strain gages, pressure sore formation, pressure sore development, alarm avoidance, conductive polymer sensors, deep tissue pressure, ischial pressure, paraplegic persons, semiconductor strain gages, preventing pressure sores, contoured cushions, viscoelastic foam, sitting behavior, quadriplegic persons, relief behavior, photoelastic material, pressure sore prevention

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New York, University Park Press, Bedsore Biomechanics, Nursing Times, Texas Interface Pressure Evaluator, Bone Joint Surg, Low Air Loss Bed System, John Wiley, Oxford Pressure Monitor, Houghton Mifflin

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