Deep tissue injury (DTI) can remain undetected for days orweeks before a purple discoloration of the skin appears. In patients with very dark skin, a DTI may not be visible at all, especially in the area of the gluteal fold where skin color is darker.
Deep tissue injury (DTI) can remain undetected for days orweeks before a purple discoloration of the skin appears. In patients with very dark skin, a DTI may not be visible at all, especially in the area of the gluteal fold where skin color is darker.