Bed Sore Biomechanics: Proceedings of a seminar on Tissue Viability and Clinical Applications organised in association with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Institute of Orthopaedics (University of London), Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London, and held at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in August, 1975

Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi
Opening Remarks and Welcome to Participants....Pages 1-2
Front Matter....Pages 3-3
The Causation and Prevention of Bed Sores....Pages 5-9
Pressure on the Patient....Pages 11-17
Pressure Sores-the Problem....Pages 19-23
Biomechanical Concepts and Effects....Pages 25-30
Back Matter....Pages 31-35
Front Matter....Pages 37-37
The Microanatomy of the Epidermis in Relation to Trauma....Pages 39-46
Some Factors Affecting Skin and Wound Healing....Pages 47-54
The Pathogenesis of Skin Wounds Due to Pressure....Pages 55-62
Microvascular Function at Reduced Flow Rates....Pages 63-68
The Effect Of Pressure Loading on the Blood Flow Rate in Human Skin....Pages 69-77
Microcirculatory Reactions to Controlled Tissue Ischaemia and Temperature: a Vital Microscopic Study on the Hamster’s Cheek Pouch....Pages 79-82
Optical Assessment of Skin Blood Content and Oxygenation....Pages 83-93
Effects and Characteristics of Cushion Covering Membranes....Pages 95-102
Mechanical Properties of TheHuman Skin in Vivo For SmallDeformations; A Comparisonof Uniaxial Strain and Torsion Measurements....Pages 103-108
Variations With Age In The Mechanical Properties of Human Skin in Vivo....Pages 109-117
Back Matter....Pages 119-123
Front Matter....Pages 125-125
Preventive Aspects of Geriatric Medicine....Pages 127-132
Preventionp of Pressure Sores: Monitoring Mobility and Assessment of Clinical Condition....Pages 133-139
Underpads in the Prevention of Decubiti....Pages 141-145
Hospital Accommodation for Paraplegics....Pages 147-152
The Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Sores....Pages 153-159
Back Matter....Pages 177-179
Front Matter....Pages 125-125
Clinical Aspects of Bed Sore Prevention and Treatment....Pages 161-164
The Use of Chemically Dried Air in the Treatment of Chronic Ulcers....Pages 165-167
The Incorporation of Trypsin-Purified Dermal Collagen Allografts Into Cutaneous Wounds in the Rat....Pages 169-176
Back Matter....Pages 177-179
Front Matter....Pages 181-181
Patient Monitoring....Pages 183-184
Temperature and Humidity in the Sitting Area....Pages 185-188
Interface Pressure Sensors: Existing Devices, Their Suitability And Limitations....Pages 189-197
A New Multi-Channel Non-Invasive Pulse Profile Recording System....Pages 199-205
A Pressure Warning System for Patients With Insensitive Feet to Avoid Ulceration....Pages 207-209
The Comfort of the Hospital Bed....Pages 211-217
The Development of Pressure Sores During Hospitalisation....Pages 219-224
A Technique for Monitoring Body Movements During Sleep....Pages 225-233
Suspension Seating....Pages 235-241
The Effect of the Diabetic Ulcer on the Load-Bearing Function of the Foot....Pages 243-247
Back Matter....Pages 249-256
Front Matter....Pages 257-257
Air Support Systems for the Prevention of Bed Sores....Pages 259-267
Problems of Patient Support: the Air Fluidised Bed as a Solution....Pages 269-275
Sand Bed Nursing....Pages 277-285
Static and Dynamic Support Systems-Pressure Differences on the Body....Pages 287-299
Experience at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital With Devices and Techniques to Prevent Pressure Sores....Pages 301-310
Mobile and Static Support Systems....Pages 311-314
The Problems of Clinical Trials with New Systems for Preventing or Healing Decubiti....Pages 315-320
Back Matter....Pages 337-341
Front Matter....Pages 257-257
Economic Aspects of Unconventional Beds and Support Surfaces....Pages 321-326
A Novel Support System for Unstable Spines....Pages 327-336
Back Matter....Pages 337-341
Front Matter....Pages 343-344
Clinical Aspects of Prevention, Therapy and Cost Effectiveness....Pages 345-347
Identification of Controlling Parameters....Pages 349-350
Patient Management with Specific Reference to Nursing Techniques....Pages 351-353
Back Matter....Pages 355-357