deep tissue injury blanchable?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Operating Room.

Just a quick question because I cannot find any info on this anywhere.. is it possible that a deep tissue injury (DTI) could be blanchable? HELP!

Thanks in advance =)

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

no

http://www.npuap.org/pr2.htm

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Specializes in Critical Care, Operating Room.

thanks for the reply! I did see that website when I was googling.. but it doesn't specifically say whether it might blanch.. I would think the answer is no but I need to be sure... long story.. LOL

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DTI will not blanch

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

Think about blanching itself. What is blanching? You put pressure that displaces the blood and when you let go the blood rushes back. With a DTI the skin is already discolored and unblanchable.

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