Medical management of pressure sores.
The pressure sore is a common clinical problem that is frequently seen by family physicians. Prevention is the best treatment, but once the condition occurs, adherence to several principles makes treatment easily standardized. These principles include improvement in the general health of the patient, relief of pressure, cleanliness, disinfection, and stimulation of granulation tissue. Any treatment regimen that is to be considered for use should achieve these goals. This article reviews the treatment options available and gives recommendations for the medical management of pressure sores based on these principles and the available data.
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Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*