Moisture lesion or pressure ulcer? A review of the literature.
Distinguishing between pressure ulcers and moisture lesions can be challenging, even for experienced practitioners. Measures therefore need to be taken as part of an evidence-based regimen to avoid the risk of skin damage in the first place.
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Southern Health and Social Trust, Northern Ireland, UK. mcdonagh@southerntrust.hscni.net
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology