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CRITICAL CARE NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 32, Issue 4, Pages 563-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2020.08.006
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Deep tissue pressure injury; Intensive care unit; Critical care nursing
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Deep tissue pressure injury (DTPI) is a serious form of pressure injuries. The condition remains invisible for up to 48 hours and then progresses rapidly to full-thickness skin and soft tissue loss. Many other conditions that lead to purple skin can be misidentified as DTPI, making the diagnosis difficult at times. A thorough history exploring exposure to pressure is imperative.
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