Prevalence of postoperative pressure ulcer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction: A pressure ulcer is a serious safety issue in healthcare systems. The patient’s rate of infection with an ulcer, especially a postoperative ulcer, is critical, as it is dictated by factors such as being in a fixed position during surgery, the type of anesthesia used, the duration of...

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Main Authors: Vida Shafipour, Ensieh Ramezanpour, Mohammad Ali Heidari Gorji, Mahmood Moosazadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Electronic Physician 2016-11-01
Series:Electronic Physician
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Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5217808/