Bedsore care

Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are skin lesions which can be caused by friction, humidity, temperature, continence, medication, shearing forces, age and unrelieved pressure. Any part of the body may be affected; bony or cartilaginous areas, such as the elbows, knees, ankles and sacrum are most commonly affected. The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine and the upper and back part of the pelvic cavity (like a wedge between the two hip bones).

1. Bedsore Care and Advice

2. A  decubitus  ulcer, also known as a pressure ulcer, pressure sore, or  bed sore , is an open  wound  on your skin. Decubitis ulcers often occur on the skin covering bony areas. The most common places for a decubitis ulcer are your: hips.

3. Causes: Bedsore sores occur when there is too much pressure on the skin for too long. This reduces blood flow to the area. Without enough blood, the skin can die and a sore may form. You are more likely to get a pressure sore if you: Use a wheelchair or stay in bed for a long time Are an older adult Cannot move certain parts of your body without help Have a disease that affects blood flow, including diabetes or vascular disease Have Alzheimer's disease or another condition that affects your mental state Have fragile skin Can't control your bladder or bowels Don't get enough nutrition

4. Symptoms and Complications: A pressure sore usually begins as a reddened, sensitive patch of skin and then goes on to develop into a sore or ulcer that can extend deep into the muscle and even bone. If left untreated, a pressure sore may lead to cellulitis or a chronic infection.

5. Caring for a Bedsore sore: Relieve the pressure on the area. Use special pillows, foam cushions, booties, or mattress pads to reduce the pressure. Some pads are water- or air-filled to help support and cushion the area. What type of cushion you use depends on your wound and whether you are in bed or in a wheelchair. Talk with your doctor about what choices would be best for you, including what shapes and types of material. Change positions often. If you are in a wheelchair, try to change your position every 15 minutes. If you are in bed, you should be moved about every 2 hours.

6. When to call the doctor: Call your doctor if you develop blisters or an open sore. Call immediately if there are signs of infection, such as: A foul odor from the sore Pus coming out of the sore Redness and tenderness around the sore Skin close to the sore is warm and/or swollen Fever

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