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10776210

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-4-27
pubmed:abstractText
This study investigated the risk of developing pressure damage associated with surfaces used in ambulances. One subject's journey in an ambulance was evaluated to identify the intensity of interface pressures (in mmHg) at particularly susceptible areas (the ischial tuberosities, sacrum and heels) while the vehicle was both stationary and moving. Interface pressures measured on a standard ambulance stretcher and a spinal board were also compared. Results indicate that the pressure readings obtained are likely to lead to capillary occlusion with the potential development of pressure damage. Manufacturers of ambulances therefore need to consider incorporating pressure-relieving surfaces in seats and stretchers in the future.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0969-0700
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
279-82
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Interface pressure measurements during ambulance journeys.
pubmed:affiliation
Tissue Viability Service, Nottingham, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't