Periwound maceration occurs when:
A- The skin around the wound softens and is damaged.
B- Selecting a dressing individualized to the type of wound.
C- Negative-pressure to “air out” the wound is used.
D- The skin around the wound dries out and hardens.
Correct Response: A
Periwound maceration, also classified as moisture associated skin damage, is the softening of the skin and damaging of connective fibers which leads to the wound drying out and hardening. Dressing selection can help prevent this complication, and negative pressure may reduce it by reducing edema.
A- The skin around the wound softens and is damaged.
B- Selecting a dressing individualized to the type of wound.
C- Negative-pressure to “air out” the wound is used.
D- The skin around the wound dries out and hardens.
Correct Response: A
Periwound maceration, also classified as moisture associated skin damage, is the softening of the skin and damaging of connective fibers which leads to the wound drying out and hardening. Dressing selection can help prevent this complication, and negative pressure may reduce it by reducing edema.
