The effects of prolonged pressure on skin blood flow in elderly patients at risk for pressure ulcers.

Frantz, R

The effects of prolonged pressure on skin blood flow in elderly patients at risk for pressure ulcers. [electronic resource] - Decubitus Nov 1993 - 16-20 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0898-1655


Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Blood Flow Velocity
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Monitoring, Physiologic
Pressure--adverse effects
Pressure Ulcer--epidemiology
Risk Factors
Skin--blood supply