Skin TearsA skin tear is a wound occurring mainly on the extremities of older adults as a result of friction and / or shearing that separates the epidermis (outer skin) from the dermis (the layer of tissue below the outer kin), or that separates both the outer skin and the dermis from underlying structures. To appropriately establish wound type and cause, a thorough wound assessment should be completed as required by state and federal guidelines. The Advanced Healing Institute Wound Assessment Guideline requires a detailed assessment of the whole patient and their history as well as other factors including duration of the wound, patient’s recollection of the causative factors, complaints of pain, fever, numbness or drainage. Proven Treatment for Skin Tears The TRUHEAL Wound Program is a proven method for healing even severe non-healing or slow-healing skin tears in every care setting, including the home. The TRUHEAL Wound Program is the outcome of exhaustive research in wound care outcomes by Advanced Healing Institute. TruHeal combines two breakthrough therapies with well-researched procedures to speed up the wound healing process, even when other treatments have failed. Innovative technologies include:
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