Bed Sore, needs more!
Yes, you read it right. Bed sore needs more care, attention, love, patience and cure.
Bed sores can affect people who spend a long time in one position, for example, because of paralysis, illness, old age, or frailty. Also known as pressure ulcers and pressure sores, bed sores can happen when there is friction or unrelieved pressure on one part of the body.
Bed sores often develop on the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. They can develop quickly. Bed sores can be difficult to treat. Treatment includes cleaning and dressing the wound along with reducing pressure on the sore by frequent changes in position.
It may sound scary but with the right treatment and care it can be taken care of easily.
How to take care of your loved ones with bed sores?
Well, we are here with a few tips,
The first step in treating a bedsore is reducing the pressure and friction that caused it.
Repositioning. If your loved ones have a pressure sore, turn and change their position often. How often you reposition depends on their condition and the quality of the surface they are on. Generally, if you use a wheelchair, try shifting their weight every 15 minutes or so and change positions every hour. If they are in a bed, change positions every two hours.
Using support surfaces. Use a mattress, bed and special cushions that help them sit or lie in a way that protects vulnerable skin.
Care for pressure ulcers depends on how deep the wound is. Generally, cleaning and dressing a wound includes the following:
Cleaning. If the affected skin is not broken, wash it with a gentle cleanser and pat dry. Clean open sores with water or a saltwater (saline) solution each time the dressing is changed.
Putting on a bandage. A bandage speeds healing by keeping the wound moist. This creates a barrier against infection and keeps the surrounding skin dry. Bandage choices include films, gauzes, gels, foams and treated coverings. You may need a combination of dressings.
To know more: https://woundcaremart.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-loved-ones-suffering-from-bedsores/