Question 1

why does a bed sore form?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Bed sores form in people who do not move from a combination of the weight and decreased circulation to the area. Turning every 2 hours can decrease the risk of forming bed sores. Early bed sores, can be treated with padding, turning and creams. More developed bed sores may require surgery to close them.Prevention is still important after surgery.

Question 2

what can heal a bed sore?

Accepted Answer

Bed sore: You must consider relieving pressure in the area of the sore in order for there to be a chance for it to heal. Location of the ulcer along with the multiple factors of a patient's health are considered together in order to create a care plan that will heal an ulceration.

Question 3

what are the signs of a bed sore?

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Bed Sores: There are different stages to bedsores and the early stages can be deceiving.  

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Question 4

what happens after a bed sore bursts?

Accepted Answer

Not typical too late: If a bed sore has burst, most likely it is too late for preventive care. Typically the surface of a pressure sore is the tip of the iceberg and once it has "ruptured" extensive tissue death has occurred beneath the surface causing liquefaction necrosis. At this point more adequate drainage and surgical debridement of dead tissue is recommended with care to minimize subsequent pressure.

Question 5

what's the medical term for a bed sore?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Decubitus ulcer or pressure sore.

Question 6

what supplies do i need to treat a bed sore?

Accepted Answer

Bed sore: This type of wound requires the expertise of a wound care team. Without knowing any further information, it is difficult to say exactly what is needed. Bed sores, at the very least, require that pressure is relieved off of the site.

Question 7

what's the best way to deal 3rd degree bed sore?

Accepted Answer

Surg cleanse & care: Wound care with debridement of necrotic tissue as well as wounds care with adequate nutrition, minimizing soiling, pressure relief and a clean moist hydro active environment have been shown to be important.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: bed sore?

Accepted Answer

Bed Sores: A bed sore is an injury to the skin, and tissues beneath the skin, caused by pressure. They can range from a stage one pressure sore (tender, red and does not blanch) to stage four (an open wound extending down to the bone). Early stage pressure sores can respond to off-loading, while deep ulcers require debridement, dressing changes and sometime surgery.

Question 9

how long does a person have to lie in bed for before getting a bed sore?

Accepted Answer

8 hours: Of constant pressure causes muscle necrosis. 24 hours to cause skin to die.

Question 10

is there a quick and efficient way to safely and comfortably heal a bed sore on the butt?

Accepted Answer

Healing bed sores: Isn't simple as the factors that contribute to it are multifactorial.  But general rules include eliminating pressure to the area and good wound care,  if you cannot do this, it will not get better.

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