'Pat' Pressure Ulcer Staging Model™
A unique, compact, comprehensive and realistic model displaying the following pressure injuries (per NPUAP 2016 - National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel):
Stage 1 (in both darkly and lightly pigmented skin), Stage 2, Stage 3 with undermining, tunneling and slough, a shallow Stage 4 over the malleolus with exposed bone and tendon, and an unstageable eschar/slough wound.
Overview
- DTI's have "mushy/boggy" feel when palpated
- Routine cleansing & dressing changes can be taught & practiced on all wounds
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Offering an overview of the NPUAP staging guidelines
Cleaning
- Washable with soap and water
Anatomy
- For Dark skin:
- Suspected DTI
- Blood blister
- Stage I pressure ulcer
- For Light skin:
- Suspected DTI
- Stage 1 pressure ulcer
- Stage 2 blister intact
- Stage 3 pressure ulcer
- Stage 4 pressure ulcer with undermining, tunnelling, granulation tissue, subcutaneous fat, eschar and slough
Skills Gained
- Competency testing
- Skills assessment
- Routine cleansing
- Dressing techniques
References
CMT
Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training , 2013 p.105: Recognise life threatening skin rashes presenting with ulcers, commence treatment and involve senior; Recognise the importance of prevention of pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers