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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