Sometimes when they are removed, clinicians think the wound has become infected when, in fact, the odor is coming from the hydrocolloid dressing. I Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin. Discoloration of skin. Skin is unbroken, but inflamed. Warm to the touch.
Condition is reversible.
Prevent buildup of skin moisture where pressure exists. Prevent skin breakdown. Initiate an aggressive turning and pressure relief schedule. Stage II Partial thickness breakdown in the skin involving partial loss of the epidermis and the dermis. Broken skin area is red and painful.