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Prevention of Bedsores

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Prevention of Bedsores:

Methods of prevention of Bedsores mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Bedsores.

Waterbed
Special mattresses
Changing position regularly
Padding

Clinical Trials for Bedsores

Some of the clinical trials for Bedsores include:

Morphine Gel for Bedsores - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pain relief for pressure ulcers
Oxandrolone to Heal Pressure Ulcers - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Oxandrolone
An RCT on Preventing Pressure Ulcers With Wheelchair Seat Cushions - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
BIONs, for Improved Tissue Health and Pressure Sore Prevention - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
Creation of a Pressure Reducing Areas in Socks - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
Study of Thymosin Beta 4 in Patients With Pressure Ulcers - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Thymosin Beta 4
more clinical trials...»

Bedsores Treatment: Book Excerpts

Prevention Claims: Bedsores

Information on prevention of Bedsores comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Bedsores prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.