Use of High-Resolution, High-Frequency Diagnostic Ultrasound to Investigate the Pathogenesis of Pressure Ulcer Development

R. Quintavalle, Paul; H. Lyder, Courtney; J. Mertz, Philip; Phillips-Jones, Connie; Dyson, Mary

doi:10.1097/00129334-200611000-00010

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Use of High-Resolution, High-Frequency Diagnostic Ultrasound to Investigate the Pathogenesis of Pressure Ulcer Development

Published in Advances in Skin & Wound Care • Nov 1, 2006

Authors:

Paul R. Quintavalle

Courtney H. Lyder

Philip J. Mertz

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the pathogenesis of pressure ulcers utilizing high-resolution ultrasound and to explore the utility of this technology for the detection of incipient pressure ulcers prior to visual clinical signs. DESIGN: An observational prospective study comparing high-resolution ultras...

Subject

Medicine

Ultrasound

Erythema

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