title: Pressure sore prevention in acutely ill patients.
abstract: A wide range of factors affect the skin's ability to withstand pressure, friction and shear. Clinically validated pressure-relieving equipment is essential to prevent pressure sores in acutely ill patients. A successful pressure sore prevention strategy depends on sufficient resource allocation, appropriate levels and types of preventive equipment and evaluation.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001513:Beds; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors