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.

These are few basic tips that you may able to do all by yourself at your house. Certain situations require advanced wound care. Not to worry, we have got you covered.

You are looking for ways to take care of your loved ones who has bed sores and we are here to make that journey easy.

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Treating and preventing bedsores at home

• Re-position your body every one to two hours in bed and every 15 minutes if in a wheelchair. Be careful while moving the person. Tugging on the skin can cause friction, which can worsen bedsores.
• Special mattresses and assistive devices can help relieve pressure on the body.
• Specially designed foam, low air pressure mattresses, and sheepskin overlays can reduce skin irritation.
• The friction from slipping in bed or a chair can worsen bedsores. Make sure to position them properly.
• Keep skin clean and dry, especially of bodily fluids.
• Look to make lifestyle changes. Losing weight, blood sugar control.
• Ask your doctor about light stretching exercises that can help improve blood circulation.
• If you believe you or a loved one is suffering from bedsores, contact a doctor right away for guidance.

This information may guide you with few ways of treating bedsores but more than all of this you need love and care.

Care them and that will be their cure!