Skin Tears: An Update from the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)

During this presentation, participants will learn more about:

• Updated international best practice recommendations on skin tears from ISTAP
• Updated definition of skin tears from ISTAP
• Validated ISTAP classification system
• Risk assessment of skin tears
• Prevention of skin tears
• Assessment and management of skin tears

Presenters:

Karen E. Campbell, MScN, NSWOC, PhD, RN

President of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)