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[Decubitus ulcer].

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[Decubitus ulcers in the sacrum. Evaluation of a specific hydrocolloid hydro-regulatory dressing].

INTRODUCTION: Sacrum bedsores are lesions having specific cause factors which bear tremendous weight on the possibility of curing these sores. An interesting alternative treatment for these lesions is a moist condition cure which is a new product specifically designed for this kind of sore. MATERIALS AND METHOD: An open, prospective and multicentric study to evaluate the efficiency and the clinical effectiveness of the Comfeel Plus Sacro when used to treat bed sores in the sacrum. RESULTS: Of the 149 patients included in this study, 48 had their sores totally cicatrized in under ten weeks; 58 patients obtained an average sore reduction of IC 95%, average (39.2 63%), in the initial sore surface area during this time period; and of the 20 patients who passed away during this study, 10 of these patients had their sores reduced by more than 20%. COMMENTS: The results obtained from the tests of changing external applications and their use coupled with the clinical results of these external applications lead us to believe we have found an interesting alternative for treatment of bed sores in the sacrum.

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[Prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers: an experience].

We analyze how pressure sores influence hospital stay. In the first part, the risk factors are pointed out; we define the aims and nursing actions to prevent the phenomena. The Authors present their assessment kardex along with the protocols related to different stages of the sore. At end, a tentative of efficacy's evaluation is reported.

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