Exploring best practice in the management of skin tears in older people

Battersby, Lisa RGN

Lisa Battersby, RGN, is sister - tissue viability, Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust.

Nursing Times 105(16):p 22-26, April 28, 2009.

ABSTRACT

This article discusses best practice in the management of skin tear injuries in older people. It considers what a skin tear wound is, examines skin tear classification systems currently available and discusses management and treatment of these wounds as well as strategies to prevent the recurrence of skin tears in this patient group.