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ABSTRACTCLINICALOverviewWound infection has been regarded as the one of the most important causes of delayed healing of chronic wounds.

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Guidelines and Quality Measures

As in any illness or injury, preventing PUs/PIs is better than treating them. This topic presents evidence-based interventions for prevention of PUs/PIs, with ...

How to Perform An Ankle Brachial Index

Use the higher of the two readings as the brachial pressure for the ABI calculation. Measure systolic pressure in the lower extremities. Place the cuff just ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Introduction and Assessment

For risk assessment of patients without an active PU/PI, see topic on "Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention". Patients with PUs/PIs need a comprehensive ...

Transcutaneous Oximetry

... This topic describes the application and importance of transcutaneous oximetry in hyperbaric medicine and includes a practical algorithm based on expert

Assessment and Documentation

Digital Measurement and Documentation ... Patient monitoring · Pressure measurement · Thermometer (laser) · Vascular - ABI/ Toe Pressure · Vascular - ...

How to Select Adequate Compression Therapy Pressure Levels and ...

... Compression therapy is essential for patients with venous leg ulcer, lymphedema and other conditions

Compression: Gradient compression stockings

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Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment

The pathophysiology of pressure ulcers, like venous stasis ulcers, is attributed to pressure injury resulting in skin and soft tissue ischemia.[1][59] See topic ...

Compression Therapy

Sub-bandage pressure is measured in mmHg at the ankle level. Classification of pressure exerted by compression devices varies across countries. Pressure ...

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