Stages of Decubitus Ulcers, Lubbock TX


The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel has developed a series of four stages of a decubitus ulcer to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
Stage I: 
The skin is discolored but not broken. Light-complexioned people may have red marks. Dark complexioned people may have a discoloration that is blue or purple. In some people, the discoloration is white.
Stage II: 
Skin breaks open and the ulcer is shallow with a reddish or pinkish wound bed. There may be tissue death around the wound, or a fluid-filled blister.
Stage III: 
Ulcer on the skin is deeper, affecting the fat layer and looking like a crater. Pus may be in the wound.
Stage IV: 
Ulcer moves to deeper layers of muscle or bone. A dark material called "eschar" may be inside the ulcer.
Unstageable: 
An ulcer that is yellow or green. It might have a brown scab covering it, or be soft and look pus filled. A dry and stable ulcer surface is the body's natural protection and should be allowed to continue healing.


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