Surgical management of pressure ulcers.
This article describes how debridement and dressings are used to clean wounds prior to closure with myocutaneous flaps. Post-operative care focuses on promoting flap perfusion, especially by reducing pressure on the flap and by promoting wound drainage. Rehabilitation of the patient is imperative to reduce recidivism.
Black
J M
JM
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Omaha.
D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000451:nursing*