Skin Assessment - What to look for...
  • Pain/Discomfort over bony area  
  • Blanching erythema/redness
  • Non-blanching erythema/redness
  • Blisters- fluid filled or discolouration at base
  • Variations in heat: warm/cooler 
  • Variations induration /firmness : soft/hard
  • Localised oedema or swelling  
  • Purplish/bluish discoloured areas
  • Scarring  
  • Rashes
  • Previous pressure ulcers