Author(s) Berke CT

Journal Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy an.... Date of publication 2019 Nov 1;volume 46(6):539-542.

Abstract 1. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2019 Nov/Dec;46(6):539-542. doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000596. Friction Injury Versus Deep Tissue Injury: Level of Tissue Involvement: A Comparison of 2 Cases. Berke CT(1). Author information: (1)Christine Thies Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC, 981201 Nebraska Medicine, Omaha. Erratum in J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2020 Mar/Apr;47(2):196. BACKGROUND: Friction injuries are postulated to be caused by acute or chronic abrasive/friction forces during sliding, scooting, or slouching behaviors prevalent in individuals with impaired mobility and particularly when transferring and repositioning. CASES: Patient histories for 2 cases were collected for determination of wound etiology. Outpatient wound clinic visits including photographic documentation for both cases were reviewed, compared, and contrasted for level of tissue involvement with each wound type/etiology. With serial sharp debridement of both wounds, differences were noted in level of tissue involvement/destruction. Healing progression and scarring were also different for both wounds. CONCLUSION: A comparison of 2 cases is presented to compare and contrast level of tissue involvement and destruction in an acute friction injury (top-down) versus a deep tissue injury (bottom-up). The importance of knowing a wound's history is critical for accurate diagnosis and coding. DOI: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000596 PMID: 31738308 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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