intact pressure ulcers that resolve slowly without epidermal loss over 7 to 14 days do not require a dressing
-set to air dry
Stage I
composite film, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel can be utilized
Stage II
hydrocolloid, hydrogel covered with foam, calcium alginate, and gauze can be utilized with a clean
Stage III
Hydrogel covered with foam, calcium alginate, and gauze can be utilized with a clean
Stage IV
should utilize a dressing of adherent film or gauze with an ordered solution of enzymes.
unstageable wound covered with eschar