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SCALE wounds: unavoidable pressure injury.

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|April 10, 2015
PubMed
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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.

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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.