Visualizing Tissue Strain Under the Sacrum and Coccyx in Different Supine Postures: A Case Series

CONCLUSIONS: This case series is useful in defining new areas of research that can (1) identify the deformation induced by normal and frictional forces resulting from different positions of the bed chassis, (2) assess the impact of positioning the pelvis on elevated versus horizontal segments of the bed chassis, and (3) define the association between sacral and coccyx morphology and pressure ulcer occurrence in hospitalized patients.
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - Category: Dermatology Tags: FEATURES: CASE SERIES Source Type: research