Bedsore: Epidemiology; Risk Factors; Classification; Assessment Scales and Management

Bedsore is a very important problem in bedridden patients. It affects patients’ lives and imposes substantial costs to society. Its incidence approaches 38% and its annual prevalence is estimated to be 14.8% in patients who are admitted in hospitals. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUA...

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Main Authors: Seied Hadi Saghaleini, Kasra Dehghan, Kamran Shadvar, Ata Mahmoodpoor, Sarvin Sanaie, Zohreh Ostadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2016-08-01
Series:Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care
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Online Access:https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/72