What are the effects of alternative reactive support surfaces (non-foam and non-air-filled) for preventing pressure ulcers?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sera Tort ◽  
Jane Burch
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Support Surfaces

scholarly journals Randomised, controlled trial of alternating pressure mattresses compared with alternating pressure overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers: PRESSURE (pressure relieving support surfaces) trial

BMJ ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 332 (7555) ◽  
pp. 1413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Nixon ◽  
Gillian Cranny ◽  
Cynthia Iglesias ◽  
E Andrea Nelson ◽  
Kim Hawkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Support Surfaces ◽  
Randomised Controlled

The role of support surfaces and patient attributes in preventing pressure ulcers in elderly patients

1993 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mildred G. Kemp ◽  
Daniel Kopanke ◽  
Lydia Tordecilla ◽  
Louis Fogg ◽  
Susan Shott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Support Surfaces

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
COURTNEY H. LYDER
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Support Surfaces ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Unpublished Research ◽  
Ulcer Prevention

This chapter reviews 218 published and unpublished research reports of pressure ulcer prevention and management by nurse researchers and researchers from other disciplines. The electronic databases MEDLINE (1966-July 2001), CINAHL (1982-June 2001), AMED (1985-July 2001), and El Compedex*Plus (1980-June 2001) were selected for the searches because of their focus on health and applied research. Moreover, evaluations of previous review articles and seminal studies that were published before 1966 are also included. Research conducted worldwide and published in English between 1930 and 2001 was included for review. Studies using descriptive, correlational, longitudinal, and randomized control trials were included. This review found that numerous gaps remain in our understanding of effective pressure ulcer prevention and management. Moreover, the majority of pressure ulcer care is derived from expert opinion rather than empirical evidence. Thus, additional research is needed to investigate pressure ulcer risk factors of ethnic minorities. Further studies are needed that examine the impact of specific preventive interventions (e.g., turning intervals based on risk stratification) and the cost-effectiveness of comprehensive prevention programs to prevent pressure ulcers. Finally, an evaluation is needed of various aspects of pressure ulcer management (e.g., use of support surfaces, use of adjunctive therapies) and healing of pressure ulcers.

scholarly journals Lateral pressure equalisation as a principle for designing support surfaces to prevent deep tissue pressure ulcers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin J. Boyle ◽  
Diagarajen Carpanen ◽  
Thanyani Pandelani ◽  
Claire A. Higgins ◽  
Marc A. Masen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Lateral Pressure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Tissue Pressure ◽  
Support Surfaces ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Tissue Deformations

AbstractWhen immobile or neuropathic patients are supported by beds or chairs, their soft tissues undergo deformations that can cause pressure ulcers. Current support surfaces that redistribute under-body pressures at vulnerable body sites have not succeeded in reducing pressure ulcer prevalence. Here we show that adding a supporting lateral pressure can counter-act the deformations induced by under-body pressure, and that this ‘pressure equalisation’ approach is a more effective way to reduce ulcer-inducing deformations than current approaches based on redistributing under-body pressure.A finite element model of the seated pelvis predicts that applying a lateral pressure to the soft tissue reduces peak von Mises stress in the deep tissue by a factor of 2.4 relative to a standard cushion — a greater effect than that achieved by using a more conformable cushion. The ratio of peak lateral pressure to peak under-body pressure was shown to regulate deep tissue stress better than under-body pressure alone. By optimising the magnitude and position of lateral pressure, tissue deformations can be reduced to that induced when suspended in a fluid.Our results explain the lack of efficacy in current support surfaces, and suggest a new approach to designing and evaluating support surfaces: ensuring sufficient lateral pressure is applied to counter-act under-body pressure.

scholarly journals Support surfaces for treating pressure ulcers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth McInnes ◽  
Asmara Jammali-Blasi ◽  
Sally EM Bell-Syer ◽  
Vannessa Leung
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Support Surfaces

scholarly journals Lateral pressure equalisation as a principle for designing support surfaces to prevent deep tissue pressure ulcers

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e0227064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin J. Boyle ◽  
Diagarajen Carpanen ◽  
Thanyani Pandelani ◽  
Claire A. Higgins ◽  
Marc A. Masen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Lateral Pressure ◽  
Deep Tissue ◽  
Tissue Pressure ◽  
Support Surfaces

Skin disorders

2015 ◽  
pp. 297-324
Author(s):  
Barbara M. Bates-Jense ◽  
Sirin Petch
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Adequate Pain Relief ◽  
Support Surfaces

Palliative pressure ulcer care is focused on comfort and limiting the extent or impact of the wound. Pressure ulcer prevention for palliative care includes use of flexible repositioning schedules with attention to adequate pain relief interventions before movement and use of pressure redistributing support surfaces for the bed and chair. Palliative care for pressure ulcers also includes attention to prevention measures; obtaining and maintaining a clean wound; management of pain, exudate, and odor; and prevention of complications such as wound infection.

Specialty Support Surfaces for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-202
Author(s):  
Susan Mendez-Eastman
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Support Surfaces
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