Abstract
The elderly remain one of the highest at–risk groups for pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers form due to the intensity and duration of pressure; high intensity leads to deep tissue injury (DTI). DTI pressure necrosis appears as purple or maroon tissue in tissue subjected to pressure and therefore is not always on a bony prominence. Prevention is focused on reducing the duration and magnitude of pressure. Treatment includes topical wound care including debridement, nutrition and pressure relief on the damaged tissue.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Skin Necrosis |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Vienna |
Pages | 75-80 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783709112410 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783709112403 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Nursing(all)