Skin Tears: Prevention and Management
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A list of medications associated with a moderate or high risk for falling
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx Please refer to this link for further information how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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This tool was developed and validated by the ISTAP groups to allow for a universal language for identifying and documenting skin tears.
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx Please refer to this link for further information how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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A list of medications that can impact on skin integrity
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx Please refer to this link for further information how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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This tool provides a consistent method of collecting skin tear prevalence data.
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx Please refer to this link for further information how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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This tool is designed to be used with tools included in the ISTAP Risk Reduction Program.
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx Please refer to this link for further information how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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This tool is designed to help clinicians assess and treat skin tears, complement the pathway to the assessment/treatment of skin tears, and assist in skin tear classification and wound assessment.
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx Please refer to this link for further information on how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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These presentation slides contain information related to the risks, assessment , prevention and treatment of skin tears in long term care.
Reference: Mings, D., (2013) Skin Tear Management. RNAO Skin and Wound webcast series.
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A guide to support selection of products that support healing of skin tears
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx
Please refer to this link for further information on how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013
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This pathway is recommended to determine those at risk and in need of a skin tear risk reduction program.
Web Address: http://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2013/10000/International_Skin_Tear_Advisory_Panel__A_Tool_Kit.7.aspx
Please refer to this link for further information on how to apply for permission for re-use
Reference: International Skin Tear Advisory Panel: A Tool kit to aid in the Prevention, Assessment and treatment of skin Tears using a Simplified Classification System. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 26 (10): 459-476, October 2013.
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This article discusses standards and recommendations for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of skin tears developed by the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)
Reference: Leblanc, K., Baranoski,S., (May 2014). Skin Tears: Best Practices for Care and Prevention. Nursing, (44) 5, pp.36-46. Retrieved from www.Nursing2014.com