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Bed Sore Biomechanics

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  • © 1976

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Editors:
  1. R. M. Kenedi

    1. Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde, UK

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  2. J. M. Cowden

    1. Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde, UK

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Part of the book series: Biological Council Symposia on Drug Action (BCSDA)

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Table of contents (45 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
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  2. Opening Remarks and Welcome to Participants

    1. Opening Remarks and Welcome to Participants

      • S. G. E. Lythe
      Pages 1-2

  3. Pressure Sores-the Problem

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 3-3
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    2. The Causation and Prevention of Bed Sores

      • R. Roaf
      Pages 5-9

    3. Pressure on the Patient

      • J. T. Scales
      Pages 11-17

    4. Pressure Sores-the Problem

      • P. W. Brand
      Pages 19-23

    5. Biomechanical Concepts and Effects

      • T. Gibson, J. C. Barbenel, J. H. Evans
      Pages 25-30

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 31-35
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  5. Tissue Biomechanics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
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    2. The Microanatomy of the Epidermis in Relation to Trauma

      • C. N. D. Cruickshank
      Pages 39-46

    3. Some Factors Affecting Skin and Wound Healing

      • George D. Winter
      Pages 47-54

    4. The Pathogenesis of Skin Wounds Due to Pressure

      • A. A. Barton
      Pages 55-62

    5. Microvascular Function at Reduced Flow Rates

      • P I Brânemark
      Pages 63-68

    6. The Effect Of Pressure Loading on the Blood Flow Rate in Human Skin

      • C. H. Daly, J. E. Chimoskey, G. A. Holloway, D. Kennedy
      Pages 69-77

    7. Microcirculatory Reactions to Controlled Tissue Ischaemia and Temperature: a Vital Microscopic Study on the Hamster’s Cheek Pouch

      • E. Mikael Romanus
      Pages 79-82

    8. Optical Assessment of Skin Blood Content and Oxygenation

      • J. C. Barbenel, F. Gibson, F. Turnbull
      Pages 83-93

    9. Effects and Characteristics of Cushion Covering Membranes

      • William W. Chow, Robert C. Juvinall, James L. Cockrell
      Pages 95-102

    10. Mechanical Properties of TheHuman Skin in Vivo For SmallDeformations; A Comparisonof Uniaxial Strain and Torsion Measurements

      • P. F. F. Wijn, A. J. M. Brakkee, G. J. M. Stienen, A. J. H. Vendrik
      Pages 103-108

    11. Variations With Age In The Mechanical Properties of Human Skin in Vivo

      • H. Alexander, T. Cook
      Pages 109-117

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 119-123
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  • Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde, UK

    R. M. Kenedi, J. M. Cowden

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