This volume addresses the problems of how to recognize the pressure ulcer and what to do for it. Beginning with discussions of etiology and pathology, chapters follow on the clinical and histologic picture of the condition, as well as the various complications encountered. For effective management, the health worker needs to be able to classify and grade the decubitus ulcer in order to evaluate the medical or surgical therapy to be employed. Additional chapters detail the types of dressings, support systems, and antimicrobial therapy to be used.

Background

1 Bedsores over the Centuries
2 Decubitus: The Word
3 Incidence, Prevalence, and Classification
4 Assessment and Grading
Clinical Aspects
5 Pathophysiology
6 Clinical Picture
7 Atlas
8 Histopathology
9 Bacteriology
Therapy - General
10 Medical Management
11 Surgical Management
12 Rehabilitation Approach
Therapy - Specific
13 Occlusive Dressings
14 Support Systems
15 Antimicrobial Therapy
16 Nutritional Perspectives
17 Incontinence Management
Additional Concepts
18 Legal Aspects of Medical Malpractice: Cases Involving Decubitus Ulcers
19 Can Do, Ought To? Decision: Is It Truly Dilemma?
20 Decubitus Ulcers in Animals.