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  • Title: Decubitus ulcers: preventive techniques for the elderly patient.
    Author: Seiler WO, Stähelin HB.
    Journal: Geriatrics; 1985 Jul; 40(7):53-60. PubMed ID: 4007498.
    Abstract:
    The at-risk older patient must immediately be placed on a supersoft support, with heels protected with sheepskin boots. If reddened skin is found the next morning, the patient must be turned to a 30 degrees-oblique position on alternate sides every 2 hours. Any condition that greatly decreases frequency of involuntary movement or lowers critical arteriolar closing pressure is a risk factor. Without intervention, the probability that immobile patients will develop decubitus ulcers is 100%.
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