Skin Tears

Information from International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP™)
Working towards A World Without Skin Tears

• International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)
• Skin tears prevention and management made easy
• ISTAP Skin Tear Classification
• Skin Tear Decision Algorithm
• Pathway to assessment of skin tears
• ISTAP Skin Tear Risk Assessment Pathway
• Treatment of person with a skin tear

Skin Tear Resource Material

• HANS CCA Tips for the Prevention of Skin Tears Poster
• Guideline Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Skin Tears
• Assess & Diagnose Skin Tears clwk
• NHS Skin Tear Pathway
• Medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI): Preventing patient harm
• CCA Tips for Prevention of Skin Tears

Recorded Webinars

• Wound Care Wednesday – Marlene Varga Skin Tears – October 22, 2025

Best Practice Recommendations

Best Practice Recommendations For Skin Health and Wound Management 2025
Prevention and Management of Skin Tears

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BPR Briefs

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Best Practice Statement Management of lower limb skin tears in adults

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Best Practice Recommendations For The Prevention And Management Of Skin Tears In Aged Skin 2nd Edition

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