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Ulcer Grading

See Also
1. Pressure Ulcer
Grading System (NPUAP Guidelines)
1. Stage 1
  1. Nonblanchable erythema of intact skin
2. Stage 2
  1. Superficial or partial thickness skin loss
  2. Ulcer involves Epidermis or Dermis
    1. Skin abrasion
    2. Blister
3. Stage 3
  1. Full thickness skin loss with Subcutaneous damage
  2. Ulcer extends down to underlying fascia
  3. Presents as deep crater
4. Stage 4
  1. Full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction
  2. Tissue necrosis
  3. Damage to muscle, bone, tendon or joint capsule

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