Conclusion and Summary
Conclusion
Health care professionals must recognize STs as highly prevalent wounds found predominantly among the aging populations. STs are acute wounds that should heal in a timely manner, however, when mismanaged, they can become chronic and complex. Management of STs should center around ST prevention. When STs do occur, care must be taken to ensure that topical treatments decrease trauma, provide moist wound healing and manage pain.
Key Takeaways
- Skin tears are prevalent wounds found predominantly among aging populations
- Skin tears are acute wounds, which have a high risk of becoming chronic and complex wounds if not managed appropriately
- The primary focus of skin tear management should be on skin tear prevention
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