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Skin Tear Prevention and Management

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Despite seeming like minor injuries, skin tears can be complex wounds with the potential to significantly affect a patient’s health and cause chronic discomfort. Skin tears are often misdiagnosed and underreported, and in many cases are preventable.

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Skin tears are acute, traumatic injuries caused by shearing, friction or blunt force wherein the layers of skin are separated. This may be a separation of the epidermis from the dermis (partial thickness) or separation of both the epidermis and dermis from underlying structures.

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25 May 2020
Very good refresher
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22 May 2020
A really great and succinct update on skin tears.
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09 Oct 2020
I really enjoyed this article. It was concise and easy to read.
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18 May 2020
It was brief, concise and informative.
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Very informative! Easy to use!
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The informations I learned thru this training gave me more knowledge and confidence in looking after our residents. It is very informative.
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