METHODS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS CAUSED BY ISCHEMIA USING CONTACT VASODILATORS

摘要

Methods are provided to prevent and to treat pressure ulcers (e.g., caused by ischemia) by using a vasodilator such as an angiotensin receptor blocker, ACE inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker. More particularly, the methods do not employ orally administered vasodilators, but instead vasodilators that are administered through contact with the epidermis, e.g., in topical or other form suitable for contact with tissues to be treated.