Skin response to sustained loading: A clinical explorative study

Severe illness, disability and immobility increase the risk of pressure ulcer development. Pressure ulcers are localized injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of long enduring pressure and shear. Little is known about the role of the stratum corneum and the upper skin layers in superficial pressure ulcer development.

Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - May 13, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J. Kottner, G. Dobos, A. Andruck, C. Trojahn, J. Apelt, H. Wehrmeyer, C. Richter, U. Blume-Peytavi Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research