Wound Classification
intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear. Description • The area may be preceded by tissue that is painful, firm, mushy, or boggy, or warmer or cooler than adjacent tissue. • Deep tissue injury may be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tone.
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