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Pressure management.

J C Barbenel1

  • 1Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.

Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
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Preventing pressure sores in wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries is crucial. Limiting pressure duration and intensity, especially at vulnerable sites, is key. A structured program for wheelchair and support surface management is recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Pressure sores are a significant concern for physically disabled individuals, particularly wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries.
  • While causes are not fully understood, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, primarily prolonged or intense pressure on the skin, are implicated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the causative factors of pressure sores, focusing on the relationship between pressure magnitude, duration, and interface conditions.
  • To propose a rationale for pressure sore prevention strategies.
  • To evaluate clinical interface pressure measurement systems for pressure sore prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of the interplay between pressure, duration, temperature, humidity, and their physiological effects on microcirculation and lymphatic drainage.

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  • Analysis of design criteria for clinical interface pressure measurement systems.
  • Review of commercially available pressure measurement options.

    • Main Results:

    • The magnitude and duration of applied force are significant causative factors for pressure sores.
    • Optimal prevention involves limiting pressure duration and reducing peak pressures at vulnerable skin areas.
    • Clinical interface pressure measurement systems have specific uses and limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive prevention strategy requires limiting pressure duration and intensity on the skin.
    • Effective management necessitates a structured program for wheelchair and support surface provision, assessment, and follow-up.
    • Further development and application of pressure measurement technology are needed for improved outcomes.