Journal of Tissue Viability
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 7-15 , February 2010

A pilot randomised controlled trial comparing reactive air and active alternating pressure mattresses in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers among medical ICU patients

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2009.12.001

Journal of Tissue Viability
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 7-15 , February 2010

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