S1L1: Pressure Ulcers Flashcards
Wound caused by unrelieved pressure to the dermis and underlying structures
Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are common in:
Common in individuals who are immobilized for a long period of time
Clinical presentation
First clinical sign of pressure ulceration
blanchable erythema
Clinical presentation
Progression to () abrasion, (), or shallow ()
Progression to superficial abrasion, blister, or shallow crater
Clinical presentation
When full-thickness skin is lost,
(1) Ulcer appear as __
(2) Bleeding is ___
(3) Tissues are ____ and ___
Ulcers appear as deep carter, bleeding is minimal, and tissues are indurated and warm
T/F: Tunneling or undermining is often present. Thus, affectation continues to deepen extending to the dermis, hypodermis, muscle, then exposing the bone
True
Develop commonly to six primary bone areas which are:
o (1) Sacrum
o (2) Coccyx
o (3) Greater trochanter
o (4) Ischial tuberosity
o (5) Calcaneus (heel)
o (6) Lateral Malleolus
Pressure is present especially when pt. is in what position?
Supine
It is important to reposition/turn the patient every ___ hrs
2 hours
Stages of Pressure Ulcer:
Non-blanchable erythema with intact skin
Stage 1
Stages of Pressure Ulcer:
Partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Stage 2
Stages of Pressure Ulcer:
Full-thickness skin loss no slough or necrosis Until fat layer or hypodermis
Stage 3
Stages of Pressure Ulcer:
Full-thickness skin and tissue loss Until muscle/bone
Stage 4
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
Purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear.
Suspected Deep
Tissue Injury
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
The area may be preceded by tissue that
is painful, firm, mushy, boggy, warmer, or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue.
Suspected Deep
Tissue Injury
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
Deep tissue injury may be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tones.
Suspected
Deep Tissue
Injury
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
Evolution may include a thin blister over a dark wound bed.
Suspected Deep
Tissue Injury
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
The wound may further evolve and become covered by thin eschar.
Suspected Deep
Tissue Injury
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
Evolution may be rapid, exposing additional layers of tissue even with optimal treatment
Suspected Deep
Tissue Injury
PRESSURE ULCER STAGING CRITERIA REVISED BY NPUAP
Intact skin with nonblanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence.
Stage 1