What is a skin tear
Skin tears can lead to partial or full separation of the skin’s outer layers (epidermis and dermis). They can also lead to a separation of both the epidermis and the dermis from the underlying structures (a full-thickness wound).
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Why are skin tears a challenge?
Skin tears are a significant problem, with a prevalence estimated between 8.1% and 11.4% in the acute sessing ( Bermark et al, 2018; Munro et al, 2018).
Across other care settings, estimates vary: 2.23% - 92% in long-term care. (Strazzieri et al, 2017)
Understanding Skin Tears
