The pressure relief needs of haemodialysis patients.
Patients who require regular haemodialysis are at risk of pressure damage. Staff and patients in one renal unit had limited knowledge of the risk factors. Once needs were identified, guidelines were introduced and equipment purchased.
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Renal Unit, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*