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Decubitus Ulcers
Pressure ulcers stages and cms reducing groups
Question | Answer |
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Stage 1 Decubitus Ulcer | Skin intact - nonblancheable |
Stage 2 Decubitus Ulcer | Reduced dermal thickness (open or blister) |
Stage 3 Decubitus Ulcer | Full thickness tissue loss |
Stage 4 Decubitus Ulcer | Full thickness plus bone,tendon or muscle showing |
CMS pressure reducing group 1 | Non-electric - cushions/matresses |
CMS pressure reducing group 2 | Dynamic electric powered - air mattress |
CMS pressure reducing group 3 | Special Dynamic electric powered -for stages 3&4 Air Fluidized mattress |
Weight Shifts (C6/C7) | 30 seconds every 30 min / 60 sec every 60 min |