Use Case(s) 

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The purpose of this refset is to describe the skin surrounding the wound. Referencing the LOINC concept Description of Periwound 72301-5.

Examples of what to include

Surrounding tissue may present as (http://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Wound_care/):

• Healthy
• Macerated
• Dry
• Eczematous
• Fragile
• Edema
• Erythema
• Induration (hardening)
• Cellulitis

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May contain one to many values.

Editorial Guidelines

None specific to this refset.

Similar Refsets

Not applicable.

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