Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries

Deep tissue pressure injury (DTPI) is a serious form of pressure injuries. The condition remains invisible for up to 48  hours and then progresses rapidly to full-thickness skin and soft tissue loss. Many other conditions that lead to purple skin can be misidentified as DTPI, making the diagnosis difficult at times. A thorough history exploring exposure to pressure is imperative.

Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - October 6, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Joyce M. Black, Christine T. Berke Source Type: research