The use of unconventional pressure redistributing cushion in spinal cord injured individuals

Spinal Cord

Volumn 49, Issue 12, 2011, Pages 1203-1205

  Ooi, A L ^a   Julia, P E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

decubitus ulcer; low cost; pressure relief; pressure sores; wheelchair cushion

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; DECUBITUS; DERMATOME; HUMAN; MALE; PRESSURE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SPINAL CORD INJURY; TRAFFIC ACCIDENT; WHEELCHAIR;

ADULT; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PRESSURE ULCER; SPINAL CORD INJURIES; WHEELCHAIRS;

EID: 82955162758     PISSN: 13624393     EISSN: 14765624     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sc.2011.81     Document Type: Article

References (5)

1. Regan MA, Teasell RW, Wolfe DL, Keast D, Mortenson WB, Aubut JL. A systematic review of therapeutic interventions for pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil February 2009; 90: 213-231.
2. Stockton L, Gebhardt KS, Clark M. Seating and pressure ulcers: Clinical practice guideline. J Tissue Viability 2009; 18: 98-108.
3. Yarkony GM, Heinemann AW. Pressure ulcers. In: Stover SL, DeLisa JA, Whiteneck GG (eds) Spinal Cord Injury; Clinical Outcomes from the Model Systems. Aspen Publishing: Gaithersburg, MD, 1995, pp 100-119.
4. Guimaraes E, Mann WC. Evaluation of pressure and durability of a low-cost wheelchair cushion designed for developing countries. Int J Rehabil Res 2003; 26: 141-143. (Pubitemid 36819939)
5. Coggrave MJ, Rose LS. A specialist seating assessment clinic: changing pressure relief practice. Spinal Cord 2003; 41: 692-695. (Pubitemid 37533132)