Stage 4 Pressure ​Injury

Presenting as a deep wound with ​tissue loss, not only is adipose ​(fat) visible in the wound, but ​fascia, musculature, or skeletal ​structures are visible and/or ​palpable as well.

Bezzant, John L. 1997. Occlusion of blood flow to the skin [Image description: ​Occlusion of blood flow to the skin, either from internal vessel damage or from ​external pressure, an ulcer can be created.]. Knowledge Weavers Project, Spencer S. ​Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah. ​https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6wm4d99