ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations for the prevention and management of skin tears in aged skin

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ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations for the prevention and management of skin tears in aged skin

1 May 2018

Skin tears are a significant problem for patients and the healthcare practitioners who treat them. The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) convened a group of experts to provide internationally recognised recommendations for the prevention and management of skin tears, with updated definitions and terminology.

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