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The prevalence of pressure ulcers in intensive care units (ICU) is between 14% and 42%. Intensive care patients generally do not notice increased tissue pressure or cannot react accordingly due to sedation, analgesia and/or muscle relaxants. Additionally, underlying disease and haemodynamic instability increases their risk of developing pressure ulcers.
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