Pressure Ulcer?
-:- localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a
bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination
with shear.
Pressure
-:- the force per unit surface area that is applied vertically or
perpendicular to the surface of the skin. I...
✓ -:- -Intact skin with non-blanchable redness (erythema) of a localized
area usually over a bony prominence.
-Darkly pigmented skin may not have visible blanching; its color may differ from the
surrounding area.
-The area may be painful, firm, soft, warmer, or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue.
-may be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tones.
May indicate "at risk" persons.
Blanchable
✓ -:- apply fingertip and slight pressure to red area; if skin turn a lighter
shade of of red or whitish color,injury is not severe
NonBlanchable Erythema
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