When eschar is present, what are the best practices for treating pressure injuries that occur on the heel? Approximately one-quarter of all pressure injuries (ulcers) are located on the heel. Pressure ...

We have several clinicians at our facility who insist eschar on the heels should always be debrided and heel blisters should be popped. What are the correct interventions? Stable intact (dry, adherent ...

An 83-year-old woman presents to the clinic for evaluation of wounds to her bilateral lower extremities. She is accompanied by her husband, daughter and caretaker. During the encounter the patient is ...

Eschar, pronounced es-CAR, is dead tissue that sheds or falls off from the skin. It’s commonly seen with pressure ulcer wounds (bedsores). Eschar is typically tan, brown, or black, and may be crusty.

A homebound individual has developed a pressure sore on the heel resulting in eschar formation. Possible contributing factors include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, difficulty with activities of daily ...