Version 2.78

Term Description

In 2016, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer, transitioning to the use "injury" instead of "ulcer". As defined by the NPUAP, a pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear.
Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Fully-Specified Name

Component
Pressure injury stage
Property
Find
Time
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale
Nom
Method
NPUAP

Additional Names

Short Name
Pressure injury stage NPUAP

Normative Answer List: LL5203-6

Source: National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
Answer Code Score Answer ID
Stage 1 Pressure Injury: Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin LA29668-3
Stage 2 Pressure Injury: Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis LA29669-1
Stage 3 Pressure Injury: Full-thickness skin loss LA29670-9
Stage 4 Pressure Injury: Full-thickness skin and tissue loss LA29671-7
Unstageable Pressure Injury: Obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss LA29672-5
Deep Tissue Pressure Injury: Persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon or purple discoloration LA29673-3

Basic Attributes

Class
H&P.PX
Type
Clinical
First Released
Version 2.65
Last Updated
Version 2.65
Order vs. Observation
Both

Member of these Panels

LOINC Long Common Name
39135-9 Wound assessment panel

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