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An interesting article on Wounds, specifically for seniors.
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Pressure sores, also known as bedsores and pressure ulcers, are painful injuries to the skin. They are a common concern for people who spend long periods sitting or lying in the same position and they can be very dangerous if left untreated. Thankfully, with advancements in healthcare technology, pressure relief mattress overlays have become an…
Pressure relieving products have long been invaluable in the healthcare industry, offering protection and comfort to individuals in hospitals or care homes who find themselves confined to bed for extended periods. However, pressure sore mattress overlays are now being used by individuals in the community too and they can have a big impact on quality…
I find this a surprising even staggering statistic. This has not been on my radar before and I am wondering how may NHS CEOs, CCG Commissioners, Finance Directors, LA Commissioners, clinical leaders and service managers have a grasp of the true cost of wound care?
From a wound care perspective, the growing prevalence and incidence of non-healing acute and chronic wounds is a worrying concern. Indeed, the incidence of wounds in the EU-27 is approximately 4 million, and furthermore 2 million patients acquire hospital acquired infections each year. 1 It is estimated that more than 23% of all hospital in-patients…
A reported 92% of patients leaving hospitals worldwide are departing with some kind of pressure ulcer caused by skin shearing. For those unfamiliar with this condition, it is easy to explain: take your right hand and rub your left hand at the joint so you can feel the skin rubbing on the bone. This constant…
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