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Review
. 1997 Aug;12(11):809-14, 816, 818.

Pressure-relief seating

  • PMID: 9287865
Review

Pressure-relief seating

T Cowan. Prof Nurse. 1997 Aug.

Abstract

Chair-bound patients are significantly at risk of developing pressure sores. Little comparative research has been undertaken on pressure-relief seating. An understanding of a patient's requirements for pressure-relief seating will help when selecting products from the huge range available.

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