Deep Tissue Pressure Injury - A Dangerous Form of Pressure Ulcers

Explore deep tissue pressure injuries, a dangerous form of pressure ulcers, in this comprehensive physician grand rounds presentation. Learn about the current definition, history, and epidemiology of deep tissue pressure injuries. Examine the pressure curve, pressure ulcer model, and the role of ischemia in their development. Discover diagnostic techniques, including thermography, and explore prevention strategies. Gain insights into the clinical profile, presentation, and management of deep tissue injuries. Understand the differences between chronic friction injuries and deep tissue pressure injuries. Enhance your knowledge with case studies and engage in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this critical topic in wound care.

Introduction
Deep Tissue Pressure Injury
Purple Pressure Ulcers
Current Definition
History
Purple skin
Pressure curve
Pressure ulcer model
Ischemia
Case
Epidemiology
Distribution of Pressure
Diagnosis
Thermography
Prevention
Clinical profile
Presentation
Chronic friction injury
Management of DTI
Jeremy Honaker
Deep Tissue Injury
Questions