Essays about: "pressure ulcer prevention"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words pressure ulcer prevention.
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1. The effect of the shoe sole on Plantar Pressure distribution
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Patients affected by Diabetes Mellitus have reduced tactile sensitivity and atrophy of the small muscles in the foot, resulting in high-pressure points that may remain unnoticed. The increased pressure can cause micro-trauma leading to wounds. Because of the Diabetes Mellitus, DFUs do not heal easily. READ MORE
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2. Registered nurses’ experiences of preventing pressure ulcers at a person receiving care at a hospital in Peru : a qualitative study
University essay from Sophiahemmet HögskolaAbstract : Background Globally pressures ulcers are commonly seen as hospital acquired injuries with negative consequences for the persons such as pain, suffering and also incurring high costs for society. Preventing the occurrence of pressure ulcers is an important part of nursing care and a professional responsibility for registered nurses. READ MORE
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3. Development of aphotopletysmography based methodfor investigating changes in bloodvolume pulsations : for the purpose of pressure ulcer prevention
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk teknikAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to develop and evaluate a prototype for measuring volumetric changes of the blood with PPG. The prototype consist of a sensor plate controlled in Lab-view and algorithms for signal processing and analysis of results developed in Matlab. READ MORE
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4. Development of an Automatic Heel Ulcer Prevention Mattress
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : This thesis is part of a product development project initiated by Jack Spira. The purpose was to deliver a concept that would automatically prevent pressure ulcers on the heels of hospitalized patients. This concept would then be realized through a startup project and hopefully integrated in healthcare worldwide. READ MORE
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5. Pressure ulcer prevention in Costa Rica
University essay from Sophiahemmet HögskolaAbstract : Background Pressure ulcers are localized injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by pressure, shear or a combination of these. The consequences of pressure ulcers are contributing to higher risk of morbidity and mortality. It also increases costs to society and causing suffering affecting the quality of life for individuals. READ MORE
