The effect of time-to-surgery on outcome in elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures Dec 30, 2008
Shorter time-to-surgery may be associated with somewhat lower rates of post-operative complications such as decubitus ulcers, urinary tract infections, thromboses, pneumonia and cardiovascular events, and with somewhat higher rates of others such as post-operative bleeding or implant complications. The complete article is available as a. (BioMed Central)
Management of Pressure Ulcers May 17, 2008
Pressure ulcers, also called pressure sores, bedsores, and decubitus ulcers, are a frequent problem for immobile patients, especially the elderly. They are a common issue in hospitals and nursing homes. (Suite101.com)
Kingfisher Healthcare (KFH) Achieves World Class Quality Platform Sep 4, 2007
It utilizes a technology platform called BEST (Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy), from which several products are developed to alleviate specific symptoms associated with chronic conditions, including chronic fatigue in post polio syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and others, and the healing of chronic wounds such as leg ulcers, decubitus ulcers, and others. The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the world's leading standards and quality services organisation. (PR Newswire)
Diabetes Increases Hospital Complications for Trauma Patients Jul 18, 2007
Decubitus ulcers and sepsis were more than twice as likely to occur in the patients with diabetes. In addition, single and multiple pulmonary complications and cardiovascular complications were more common among diabetic patients, with the most common being major arrhythmia. (MedPage Today)
Ten months later: Disabled survivors seek means of living Mar 9, 2007
Unable to move his body for months, Sukito also suffers from decubitus ulcers -- severe sores caused by heat and pressure -- on his back and both sides of his hips. "The sores are getting much better now," said the father of two, who has been trying very hard at his physical therapy sessions so as to be capable of standing on his own two feet. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Big issues from a small child Jan 11, 2007
In that it lowers the risk of decubitus ulcers, transfer injuries and sexual objectification gives it high ratings in my book. Posted by: Doug McGee. (Nature News Service)
