Multimodality Approach in Management of Pressure Sore: A Systemic Review
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Pressure sores are unyielding wounds proving a nightmare to treating physician and adding to financial burden and psychological distress of the patient and the care giver. Systemic multidisciplinary approach and multimodal intervention to treat the wound is essential to achieve favourable results. In our case report we highlight the various modalities of treatment that can be used for the treatment of such pressure sore and review other modalities that can be used to accelerate the wound healing process.
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Vinayak C
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- DOI 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.4217.1
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