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SCALE wounds: unavoidable pressure injury
Diane L Krasner1, Thomas P Stewart2
1Wound and Skin Care Consultant;
Wounds : a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice
|April 10, 2015
Summary
Skin Changes at Life's End (SCALE) wounds are common in the dying process due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. A case study shows a skin tear evolving into a SCALE wound meeting criteria for an unavoidable pressure injury.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Dermatology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Skin Changes at Life's End (SCALE) wounds are complex integumentary issues observed in individuals nearing end-of-life.
- These wounds arise from a combination of intrinsic physiological changes and extrinsic environmental factors.
- Understanding the etiology of SCALE wounds is crucial for appropriate patient management.