Mechanical Injury
Description:
What causes it?
- Improper removal of adhesives
- Improper use of equipment
- Fragile skin
- Irritation from hard plastic edges
Symptoms
Varies according to severity
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Ulcers
What does it look like?
- Red
- Raw
- Ripped
Treatment
- Skin protectants
- Skin barriers without tape
- Wound dressing under barrier
- Gentle tape
- Resize the equipment
- Re-education of technique
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