Managing skin tears in practice

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Acute wounds, Skin integrity

Managing skin tears in practice

12 June 2019

Skin tears are acute wounds that can be painful and affect patient quality of life. This Quick Guide provides practical information on how to identify and assess skin tears, risk assessment, step-by-step management and a practical guide to dressing selection in practice.

Supported by KCI – An Acelity Company.

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