Wound Classification Systems
Wound Care Classification Systems
A. Staging of Pressure Ulcers(Staging is only used for Pressure Olcers) |
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Stage I: Redness only |
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Stage II:Loss of epidermis and partial loss of dermis not extending into subcutaneous tissue |
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![]() Partial thickness skin loss of the dermis |
Stage III:Full thickness wound. Includes loss of epidermis and dermis. Extends into subcutaneous tissue. |
Stage IV:Deep penetrating wound. Includes loss of epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Extends into muscle and/or bone. |
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B. Appearance
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