Abrasions are by definition not pressure ulcers. It is possible that a cast can cause a pressure ulcer, but you need to decide what kind of injury you have. Is the injury due to the friction of the cast on the skin. If so, then it is a abrasion not a pressure ulcer. If the injury is tissue death due to prolonged pressure then you have a pressure ulcer.
Nathan -----Original Message----- From: Conley, Donna [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:45 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Abrasion Question There is difference of opinion on whether an abrasion from a cast edge is a pressure ulcer. What does the group say. Thanks Very Much. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
