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integumentary Pressure ulcer : treatment of deep tissue injury (DTI) SECTION : Strength of Evidence Level: 3 __RN__LPN/LVN__HHA PURPOSE: To identify dressing and treatment modality options for suspected deep tissue injury Pressure ulcers. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Suspected deep tissue injury (DTI) is defined as a purple or maroon localized area of discolored, intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from Pressure and/or shear. The areas may be preceded by tissue that is painful, firm, mushy, boggy, warmer or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue . 2. Further description: DTI may be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tones. Evolution may include a thin blister over dark wound bed. The wound may further evolve and become covered with thin eschar.
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