Skin tears happen when the outer layer of skin is partially or completely separated from the bottom layer. This can happen with the slightest abrasion, scrape or shear with a purse handle ...

The majority of residents were over 85 years old with a skin tear. Most wounds were suitable for a simplified dressing selection regimen, researchers said. Ultimately, a simplified wound dressing ...

Skin tears usually result from trauma such as bumping into furniture, shear trauma during transfers or from tape from briefs or wound dressings. Tears can be minimized by gentle handling and using ...