The prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2007 May;18(2):235-53. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2007.02.004.

Abstract

Pressure ulcers remain a significant secondary complication for many individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Technological advances have the potential to affect both the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The focus of this article is hi-tech devices and methodologies. The current state-of-the-art methods are discussed and conceptual approaches are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Bed Rest
  • Humans
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Nanotechnology
  • Pressure Ulcer / etiology
  • Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control
  • Pressure Ulcer / therapy*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
  • Telemedicine
  • Wheelchairs