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The Effect of Using a Low-Air-Loss Surface on the Skin Integrity of Obese Patients: Results of a Pilot Study

Pemberton V, et al. | Ostomy Wound Management | 2009

A physician smiles into the camera at a hospital while other clinicians gather in the background.

This study assesses the impact of a new low-air-loss, continuous lateral rotation therapy bed in 21 obese, bariatric acute care patients. During this pilot study, pressure ulcers decreased in size from an average 5.2 cm2 to 2.6 cm2, and no new pressure ulcers developed.

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Care Settings: Acute Care

Clinical Focus: Pressure Ulcer Management

Content Type: Journal Articles

Reference: Pemberton V, Turner V, VanGilder C. The Effect of Using a Low-Air-Loss Surface on the Skin Integrity of Obese Patients: Results of a Pilot Study. Ostomy Wound Management. 2009; 55(2):44-48.