The effect of pressure and shear on tissue viability of human skin in relation to the development of pressure ulcers: A systematic review

Pressure ulcers are a significant problem in health care, due to high costs and large impact on patients' life. In general, pressure ulcers develop as tissue viability decreases due to prolonged mechanical loading. The relation between load and tissue viability is highly influenced by individual characteristics. It is proposed that measurements of skin blood flow regulation could provide good assessment of the risk for pressure ulcer development, as skin blood flow is essential for tissue viability.
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research