Journal of tissue viability
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Necrotizing soft tissue infections (STIs) are serious complications that may arise from pressure ulcers. However, there are few studies on this important issue. In addition, diagnostic criteria for necrotizing STIs developing from pressure ulcers and infected pressure ulcers are not well established. ⋯ Necrotizing STIs arising from pressure ulcers are generally caused by mixed pathogens and exhibit symptoms that are milder than those of necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A Streptococcus.
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Dried amniotic membrane contains collagen matrix and key bioactive molecules like fibronectin, laminin, glycosaminoglycans and elastin. Fresh and cryopreserved human amniotic membrane has been widely explored as a biological dressing. However, fresh and cryopreserved amniotic membranes are not readily available or require special storage conditions. This investigation was aimed to study the functional and clinical efficacy of air-dried radiation sterilized amniotic membranes as dressing in burn wound care. ⋯ IR studies and microbial permeability test indicate no qualitative changes in the material property of dried gamma-irradiated amniotic membranes after 2 and 5 years of storage. Air-dried amniotic membrane with the advantage of storage at room temperature as well as functional efficiency is an ideal dressing for burn wound care.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A comparison of Braden Q, Garvin and Glamorgan risk assessment scales in paediatrics.
To compare three risk assessment scales with respect to predictive validity ⋯ If a paediatric risk assessment scale is employed to predict risk, then unless it is valid, it may identify children who are not at risk and waste resources, or fail to identify children at risk possibly resulting in adverse health outcomes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A pilot randomised controlled trial comparing reactive air and active alternating pressure mattresses in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers among medical ICU patients.
Data on the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers (PU's) among ICU patients is sparse. ⋯ This small pilot study suggests that 'active' alternating therapy is a useful adjunct in the care of highly vulnerable patients, while the outcomes may be less favourable when using 'reactive', constant low pressure devices.