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Classification of Pressure Ulcers
www.cntw.nhs.ukThe depth of a Category III pressure ulcer varies. by anatomical location. The bridge of the nose, ear, occiput and malleolus do not have subcutaneous tissue. and Category/Stage III ulcers can be shallow. In contrast, areas of significant adiposity can develop extremely. deep Category/Stage III pressure ulcers. Bone/tendon is. not visible or ...
Wound Classification
www.ahrq.govof a stage III pressure ulcer . varies by anatomical location. – The bridge of the nose, ear, occiput, and malleolus do not have “adipose” subcutaneous tissue and stage III ulcers can be shallow. – In contrast, areas of significant adiposity can develop extremely deep stage III pressure ulcers. • Bone/tendon is . not visible . or ...
Treating Stage III Pressure Ulcers - PolyMem
www.polymem.com6 OSTOMY WOUND MANAGEMENT AUGUST 2009 www.o-wm.com T he most important approach in managing Stage III pressure ulcers is a complete assessment of total patient needs. Assess-ment usually includes wound type, location, measurement, and
Pressure ulcers – prevention and treatment
www.coloplast.usCategory/Stage III pressure ulcer varies by anatomical location. The bridge of the nose, ear, occiput and malleolus do not have (adipose) subcutaneous tissue and Category/Stage III ulcers can be shallow. In contrast, areas of significant adiposity can develop extremely deep Category/Stage III pressure ulcers. Bone/tendon is not visible