Classifying wound tissue type

Most wounds seen can be described as:

  • Necrotic
  • Sloughy
  • Granulating
  • Epithelialising
See the photos below for examples of these types. Click on each photo for a larger version.
IDevice Icon Wound types: photos
Show Necrotic Image
Necrotic
Show Sloughy Image
Sloughy
Show Granulating Image
Granulating
Show Epithelialising Image
Epithelialising
Images by kind permission of Advancis Medical (new window).
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