Know the difference between incontinence associated dermatitis and pressure injury to improve consumer health outcomes.

Key points:

• Clinical staff should be made aware of the differences between incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure injury (PI).
• IAD and PIs are commonly confused.
• If the consumer is not incontinent, it is not IAD.
• IAD and PI can coexist.
• Both conditions must be adequately assessed and monitored, including photographic monitoring where appropriate.
• If either condition continues to progress, specialist advice should be sought.

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Clinical Alerts: Incontinence associated dermatitis and pressure injury

Distinguishing Between Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) & Pressure Injuries (PI) (.pdf)