Wagner Scale and Pressure Ulcer Staging Flashcards
1
Q
Wagner Scale
0
A
Intact skin
May have bone deformity or limited skin mobility
INTACT, DEFORMED, IMMOBILE
2
Q
Wagner Scale
1
A
Localized superficial ulcer of the skin
SUPERFICIAL ULCER
3
Q
Wagner Scale
2
A
Deep ulcer extended to tendon, bone, ligament, or joint
DEEP - TO UNDERLYING STRUCTURES
4
Q
Wagner Scale
3
A
Deep ulcer with abscess or osteomyelitis
DEEP - ABSCESS OR OSTEOMYELITIS
5
Q
Wagner Scale
4
A
Forefoot gangrene
GANGRENE - FOREFOOT
6
Q
Wagner Scale
5
A
Gangrene of the entire foot
GANGRENE - ENTIRE FOOT