Thursday, October 28, 2010

Grading for pressure ulcers

A stage 3 pressure ulcer is best described by which of the following?
  • a.The skin is red but not broken
  • b.There is damage through the epidermis and dermis
  • c.There is damage through to the subcutaneous tissue
  • d.The ulcer involves muscle
  • e.The ulcer involves bone

The answer is  (C)
The grading for pressure ulcers is as follows:
Stage 1 = The skin is red but not broken

Stage 2 = Damage through the epidermis and dermis

Stage 3 = Damage through to the subcutaneous tissue

Stage 4 = Muscle and possible bone involvement

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Acromegaly

Acromegaly 1

Acromegaly 2
Facial changes secondary to elevated growth hormone levels. Note in particular
prominent supra-orbital ridge, jaw, and generally enlarged facial features.

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