AORN Journal
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 75-96 , July 2006

Prevention and Early Detection of Pressure Ulcers in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

  • Dennis Sewchuk, RN

      Affiliations

    • Dennis Sewchuk, RN, BS, CNOR, is a surgical services clinical educator at The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.
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  • Cynthia Padula, RN

      Affiliations

    • Cynthia Padula, RN, PhD, CS, is a research specialist, Center for Professional Practice Development, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, and a professor, College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
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  • Evelyn Osborne, RN

      Affiliations

    • Evelyn Osborne, RN, MS, CWON, is a wound and ostomy clinical specialist, Center for Professional Practice Development, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.

Notes 

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 Editor's notes: RIK® Fluid Operating Room table pads used for this study were provided by Kinetic Concepts, Inc (KCI, San Antonio, Tex). Investigative support also was provided by the nursing department at the Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.

PII: S0001-2092(06)60100-2

doi: 10.1016/S0001-2092(06)60100-2

AORN Journal
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