Unstageable Pressure Injuries

Unstageable pressure injuries are widely understood to be full-thickness pressure injuries in which the base is obscured by slough and/or eschar. Correct identification of these pressure injuries can be challenging among health care professionals and, although treatments vary, debridement is key. Although the available research on unstageable pressure injuries is growing, there still is considerable need for advancements in the science regarding identification, treatment, and outcomes in critical care patients.