Bedsores

famed — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:03:01 +0000

One of the most important organs of the human body is the skin, our protective barrier. It is the skin that protects us from bacterial infections, fungi, viruses, mechanical, thermal, chemical agents and light radiation, and ensures unchanging conditions for the body’s internal environment (homeostasis). But that’s not all – it also performs a number of other extremely important functions. It enables us to perceive stimuli from the environment, such as heat, pain or touch, helps express emotions, and is involved in storage and metabolism of matter, as well as the absorption of certain substances. Although the skin is able perform its functions perfectly well, in certain circumstances – in particular such as prolonged immobilisation – its natural protection fails. Then one of the most serious risks is bedsores, discussed further in this article.

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Hospital beds and their role in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

famed — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:48:59 +0000

The overarching aim of any intensive care unit is to treat patients facing a life-threatening condition.. Patients admitted to the ICU often require support for various organ functions. Some patients, due to their condition, need mechanical ventilation. Connecting the patient to a ventilator supports their lung function and allows gas exchange between organs and systems. Unfortunately, the use of this type of device is associated with the risk of complications, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia[1]. Let’s consider how hospital beds can help prevent VAP and the role of the 30° angle of the back rest.

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Bedsores

Hospital beds and their role in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia