Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialOral transmucosal fentanyl citrate versus placebo for painful dressing changes: a crossover trial.
Fentanyl is a potent opioid that is well absorbed via the oral mucosa. It can be given as an oral lozenge. The onset of analgesia is rapid and matches the pain profile observed at dressing changes. ⋯ Compared with placebo, OTFC improved analgesia during painful dressing changes without an increase in side-effects.
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Journal of wound care · Jun 2006
ReviewEpidemiology, risk and prevention of pressure ulcers in critically ill patients: a literature review.
New nursing interventions and pressure-redistributing devices in intensive care units, and specific risk factors affecting critically ill patients, mean that different factors must be taken into consideration in preventing pressure ulcers.
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Journal of wound care · May 2006
Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialBiophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin.
To study the effect of repeated removal of four different adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin using quantitative non-invasive techniques. ⋯ Repetitive treatment with hydrocolloid-based adhesive dressings induced major functional alterations of the stratum corneum. In contrast, a polyurethane adhesive and a soft silicone adhesive dressing did not alter transepidermal water loss or conductance of peri-ulcer skin.