Pressure ulcer research : current and future perspectives / Dan Bader ... [and others] (eds.).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bader, Dan L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bedsores--Research.

Bedsores.

Pressure Ulcer.

Research--trends.

Medical Subjects:

Pressure Ulcer.

Research--trends.

Physical Description:

xiii, 381 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2005]

Summary:

The present work gives current data on all aspects of the medical problem, from aetiology and pathology to financial aspects, medico-legal implications, and current nursing practices. It reviews the knowledge and techniques currently available to the clinician and focuses on evidence-based knowledge for prevention, treatment and assessment of pressure ulcers. Specific patient groups include the Spinal Cord Injured. Current and future techniques are described that will provide information on the susceptibility of subjects to pressure ulcer development and the possibilities of tissue repair using tissue engineering strategies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3540250301

OCLC:

63176530

Publisher Number:

9783540250302