| Heel calf capillary-support pressure in lithotomy positions. | |
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PMID: 15875960 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A three-part analysis was undertaken to increase understanding of the occurrence of pressure ulcers in lithotomy positions. An innovative measuring device was used to determine capillary pressure. Ankle blood pressure was measured compared to ankle height in 11 participants. Ankle systolic and diastolic pressure decreased approximately 20 mmHg per foot of elevation. Calf and heel capillary-support pressures were measured in 15 participants in the standard lithotomy position. Capillary-support pressure for the calf was substantially less than for the heel. Heel capillary-support pressures were measured in 16 participants in the high lithotomy position. As heel height increased, capillary-support pressure also increased. |
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Authors:
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Rebecca A Roeder; Leslie A Geddes; Neal Corson; Carrie Pell; Michael Otlewski; Andre Kemeny |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AORN journal Volume: 81 ISSN: 0001-2092 ISO Abbreviation: AORN J Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-06 Completed Date: 2005-06-23 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372403 Medline TA: AORN J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 821-7, 830 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., USA. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Capillaries / physiology Female Heel / blood supply, physiology* Humans Leg / blood supply, physiology Male Middle Aged Posture / physiology* Pressure Pressure Ulcer / physiopathology, prevention & control* Protective Devices Regional Blood Flow Surgical Procedures, Operative* |
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