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| nonblanchable redness of intact skin; in individuals w/ darker skin, discoloration, warmth, edema, induration, or hardness may be indicators; initiate special air mattress or cradle boots |
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| Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis, dermis, or both. The lesion is superficial and present clinically as an abrasion, blister, or shallow center. |
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| full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to, by not through, underlying fascia. The sore presents clinically as a deep crater with or without undermining of adjacent tissue. |
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| full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures |
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| Braden Scale for predicting pressure sore risk categories |
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Definition
| sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear |
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