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Stage I |
May include changes in skin temp, tissue consistency (firm,boggy,mushy) or sensation (pain/itching) |
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Stage II |
Loss of epidermis. Appears as shallow crater or blister with red pink wound bed |
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Stage III |
Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible. |
May be relieved with wet to dry dressing |
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Stage IV |
Extensive damage to underlying structures. Exposed bones, tendons or muscles. |
Skin grafting |
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Eschar |
Thick, leathery, black crust of dead tissue develops around edges |
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Debridement |
Removal of dead or infected tissue |
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