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Module II - Other Wound Types
and Skin Injuries
Differentiating pressure ulcers from other types of
wounds and skin injuries is important for an accurate count of pressure
ulcer occurrence. It is also important for identifying appropriate
wound treatment.
Wound types and skin injuries often misclassified as
pressure ulcers include:
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Skin Tears
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Arterial Ulcers
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Venous Ulcers
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Perineal Dermatitis
The characteristics of each wound type/skin injury are
provided to facilitate accurate identification of pressure ulcers.
A test on wound types ends this module.
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