TY - BOOK AU - Romanelli,Marco TI - Science and practice of pressure ulcer management SN - 9781447174110 AV - RL 675 S35.2018 PY - 2018///], CY - London, United Kingdom PB - Springer KW - Bedsores KW - Úlceras de decúbito KW - Prevention KW - Prevención KW - Treatment KW - Tratamiento N1 - Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice; The potential of biomarkers in the early detection of pressure ulcers -- The critical characteristics of a good wheelchair cushion -- Epidemiology of pressure ulcers -- Nutrition and pressure ulcers -- Health related quality of life (HRQOL) implications for people with pressure ulcers -- Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers : an overview -- Microclimate ; rediscovering an old concept in the aetiology of pressure ulcers -- Skin care -- Pressure ulcers in pediatric patients -- Pressure ulcers after epidural anaesthesia -- Advanced dressings in pressure ulcers -- Adjunctive therpaies in pressure ulcers -- Negitive pressure would therapy in the management of pressure ulcers -- Surgical management of pressure ulcers -- The Stop Pressure Ulcer Day and other initiatives by EPUAP -- Innovation in pressure ulcers prevention and treatment N2 - This updated volume provides the current knowledge on the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of pressure ulcers. Chapters on the early detection of pressure ulcers, negative pressure therapy, pressure ulcers in pediatric patients, adjunctive therapies, surgical management of pressure ulcers, and innovation in pressure ulcer research and practice are included. This second edition aims to be the primary reference for pressure ulcers from diagnosis and prevention to management and treatment options. The book is relevant to dermatology clinicians, vascular surgeons, and dermatology nurses ER -