what is tissue viability
Tissue viability is a growing speciality that primarily considers all aspects of skin and soft tissue wounds including acute surgical wounds, pressure ulcers and all forms of leg ulceration.. - (Tissue Viability Society 2009). Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue.They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as 'bedsores' or 'pressure sores'.. - (with thanks to NHS Choices). (Tissue Viability Society 2009). Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as 'bedsores' or 'pressure sores'.. - (with thanks to NHS Choices).