title: The perioperative management of the patient with pressure sores.
abstract: The occurrence of pressure sores is a major obstacle to the long-term rehabilitation of the spinal cord--injured patient. To achieve the best functional result with the most efficient use of resources, a comprehensive treatment plan is needed. In our twenty-five-year experience we have evolved guidelines for the perioperative management of the spinal cord-injured patient with pressure sores. Through a team approach such as that used at TIRR, the spinal cord-injured patient with a decubitus ulcer can be treated and rehabilitated. Our aim is to decrease morbidity, achieve better functional outcome, and efficiently utilize public and private resources to rehabilitate such patients.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D012119:Respiration; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013781:Texas
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents