Medical textiles with low friction for decubitus prevention

Decubitus or pressure ulcers in immobile patients are associated with prolonged pressure, shear and friction forces acting on the skin and the soft tissue underneath. We investigated the friction behaviour of hospital bed sheets in comparison with prototypes of low friction textiles in order to asse...

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Published in:	Tribology international Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 208 - 214
Main Authors:	Derler, S., Rao, A., Ballistreri, P., Huber, R., Scheel-Sailer, A., Rossi, R.M.
Format:	Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2012 Elsevier
Subjects:	Applied sciences Decubitus Exact sciences and technology Friction Friction and shear forces Friction, wear, lubrication Hospitals Machine components Mechanical engineering. Machine design Medical textiles Prototypes Skin tribology Soft tissues Synthetic fibres Textiles Tribology Ulcers Medical textiles Decubitus Friction and shear forces Skin tribology Water Lubrication Shear force Dry friction Tribology
ISSN:	0301-679X, 1879-2464
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