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The Skin

... references do not consider it as a component of the skin. Instead ... The epidermis: a sensory tissue. European journal of dermatology : EJD. 2008 ...

Skin Tears - Introduction and Assessment

Differential diagnoses: Include Stage 2 pressure ulcers/injuries, deep tissue injuries, moisture-associated dermatitis, tape burns, hematoma. See topic " ...

Skin Tears - Treatment and Prevention

... Sensory, auditory, and visual changes have a strong correlation

Principles of Wound Healing

... Wound: a wound is a disruption in the continuity of a tissue, such as the skin or mucous membrane

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention

... sensory/perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear ... To minimize skin and tissue shear among patients at risk for PU/PI:.

Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment

The pathophysiology of pressure ulcers, like venous stasis ulcers, is attributed to pressure injury resulting in skin and soft tissue ischemia.[1][59] See topic ...

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

The only currently accepted standard of practice with reference to swab (non-tissue biopsy) cultures is the Levine technique.[104] See topic "How to Collect a ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

(Obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss, extent cannot be determined ... sensory perception, or compromised circulatory status. Group 2 support ...

Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention

Also known as 'skin substitutes', Cellular and/or Tissue Products (CTP) may be adjunctive options for non-healing ulcers on lymphedematous areas, as long as ...

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Treatment

... sensory neuropathy, wounds and/or ulcers of the skin and/or subcutaneous ... skin and soft tissue loss. Most are biodegradable and disappear after 3-4 ...

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