Pressure injuries

An 84-year-old man admitted three days ago with a fractured neck of femur is found to have an area of skin change over the sacrum during hygiene cares. The skin…

Clinical rotations · middle twist

An 88-year-old woman has a dry, adherent black eschar covering the heel. The surrounding skin is warm but not erythematous, there is no drainage or fluctuance,…

Clinical rotations · common

A 79-year-old woman with limited mobility has a sacral ulcer measuring 5 cm in diameter. The ulcer extends through the dermis, with visible subcutaneous fat and…

Clinical rotations · common

An 82-year-old patient who was bedridden after major orthopedic surgery developed an ulcer over the sacrum. On examination, there’s an ulcer with full-thickness…

Clinical rotations · middle twist