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8868753

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-11-15
pubmed:abstractText
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at risk for developing pressure ulcers throughout their lives. Pressure ulcers can lead to significant morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and diminished quality of life. Rehabilitation nurses play a vital role in preventing and treating pressure ulcers in these clients. In this article, the authors describe four case studies of clients with SCI who have pressure ulcers and discuss the implementation and outcome of a nursing management protocol based on the use of hydrogel dressings. These dressings have been found to promote wound healing, protect against contamination and infection, and reduce pain. They also are usually acceptable to the client and are cost-effective. Hydrogel dressings should be considered as one component of an individualized plan of care for the development of pressure ulcers.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0278-4807
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
21
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
239-42
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Nursing management of pressure ulcers using a hydrogel dressing protocol: four case studies.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports