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Gerokomos

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Abstract

PERALTA POLO, Juan Carlos. Pressure ulcer in heel, in fragile patient multiresistant to antibiotics. Gerokomos [online]. 2017, vol.28, n.4, pp.205-207. ISSN 1134-928X.

Objective:

To describe the healing process of an ulcer in a fragile patient.

Methodology:

prior to the completion of the article the previous information was carried out to the family and the consequent informed consent. Once this was done, it was elaborated; On data already obtained from the nurse practice carried out in the center until the lesion was healed.

Results:

after 11 months, the healing process of the ulcer was completed.

Conclusions:

in patients with chronic processes in which physical condition is affected and deterioration is gradual in all areas is very likely the appearance of these lesions. However, with a good performance of the nursing team is possible the cure, despite barriers such as multiresistance to antibiotics of the resident.

Keywords : ulcer; heel; necrosis; Alzheimer.

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