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Electrical stimulation for treating pressure ulcers.


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SUBMITTER: Arora M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6984413 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Electrical stimulation for treating pressure ulcers.

Arora Mohit M   Harvey Lisa A LA   Glinsky Joanne V JV   Nier Lianne L   Lavrencic Lucija L   Kifley Annette A   Cameron Ian D ID  

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20200122


<h4>Background</h4>Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers or bedsores) are localised injuries to the skin or underlying tissue, or both. Pressure ulcers are a disabling consequence of immobility. Electrical stimulation (ES) is widely used for the treatment of pressure ulcers. However, it is not clear whether ES is effective.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the effects (benefits and harms) of electrical stimulation (ES) for treating pressure ulcers.<h4>Search methods</h4>I  ...[more]

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