A method for measuring pressure sores.
A simple, reproducible method for measuring the volume of pressure sores is described. The sore is covered with a transparent film which follows the previous skin as much as possible. An isotonic solution is injected through the film; the amount of fluid required to fill the sore represents the sore volume.
Berg
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Department of Geriatric Medicine, Vasa Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
Traneroth
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Gunnarsson
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Lossing
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D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000473:pathology*; D013997:Time Factors