Prevention of Pressure Sores: Engineering and Clinical Aspects (The Adam Hilger Series on Biomedical Engineering) (Hardcover)

by J.G Webster (Author) "A pressure sore is an ulceration caused by excessive pressure being applied to a tissue over an excessive duration..." (more)
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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.

Product Details

• 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)
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