Retrospective Study Of The Effects Of Zinc Supplementation In An Elderly Institutionalized Population With Decubitus Ulcers

The present pilot study was a retrospective analysis of 70 institutionalized elderly (37F 33 M, mean age 81.7 + 8.3 years) with documented decubitus ulcers (stage II-IV). The study compared 26 patients who received 440 mg zinc sulfate/day (100 mg elemental zinc/day) for 30 days with 44 patients not...

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1999-09, Vol.99 (9), p.A11-A11
Main Authors: Haggard, J., Houston, M.S., Williford, J.H., Meserve, L.A., Shewokis, P.
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Language:English
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Summary:The present pilot study was a retrospective analysis of 70 institutionalized elderly (37F 33 M, mean age 81.7 + 8.3 years) with documented decubitus ulcers (stage II-IV). The study compared 26 patients who received 440 mg zinc sulfate/day (100 mg elemental zinc/day) for 30 days with 44 patients not receiving zinc sulfate. There were no significant differences between groups in age, sex, % ideal body weight, mobility, continence, or glucocorticoid use. Food intake was
ISSN:0002-8223
1878-3570
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(99)00437-X