Question 1

i have a pressure sore on the back of my head  and one on my bottom and tailbone.  the tailbone has 3rd degree sores and is tunneling.  should i worry?

Accepted Answer

I would: Be very much worried. Pressure sores is not a good thing to have and usually indicates the seriousness of a disease. Normally, pressure sores are seen in patients with advanced disease and poor prognosis for survival.

Question 2

how do i treat a first stage pressure sore?

Accepted Answer

Rotation paddibg: Pad the area to relieve pressure and turn every 2 hours.

Question 3

could you apply cavilon cream on a pressure sore area?

Accepted Answer

Pressure sore: We cannot answer this question because we do not know where the pressure sore is located. The location and stage of the ulcer are important to know when recommending any of the 4000+ wound care products to use.

Question 4

does waterlow pressure sore assessment assess whether or not someone is at risk of bed sores?

Accepted Answer

Pressure : Yes. It measures a number of variables including nutrition weight sex etc.

Question 5

please recommend if it's best to keep a pressure sore dry and let it breath or put ointment on it and cover it up?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Although an escher may act as a biologic dressing most wounds will heal with better results if all necrotic tissue us derided and a moist clean dressing is regularly applied or a wound closure is surgically accomplished.

Question 6

what is a pressure sore?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer fr. immobility: When someone sits or lies in the same position for hours at a time a breakdown of skin  can happen, particularly over boney prominences like sacrum, ankle or heel. This is most often seen in paralyzed patients who have no feeling in extremities  and are unable to turn themselves. Frequent repositioning, at least every 2 hours and pressure relief mattresses will help prevent ulcers.

Question 7

how should a pressure sore be kept clean?

Accepted Answer

Frequent rinsing: Pressure sores are perfect areas for bacteria to colonize, inhibiting wound healing.  With each dressing change, which should be at least twice a day, one should gently rinse off the wound base with either salt water or gentle soap and water, followed by application of silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) to prevent infection.

Question 8

what is the typical color of a pressure sore?

Accepted Answer

Red: Redness would be typical but yellow or white base is also possible.Prevention amd early treatment is important for the advanced the ulcer the more difficult to treat non surgically.

Question 9

what should i do if i see a pressure sore beginning?

Accepted Answer

See your Doctor: The primary cause of pressure sores is infrequent changes in position. Chronic illness and poor nutrition can also contribute. Prevention is of course the best strategy.  If you see signs on the surface of the skin, it can sometimes be masking a deeper problem or even an infection.  This should be evaluated by a physician so that treatment can be started if needed.

Question 10

how often should i redress a pressure sore on my butt?

Accepted Answer

Depth: Depending on the Stage and depth once or twice a day. Also need to monitor for drainage.

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I have a pressure sore on the back of my head and one on my bottom and tailbone. the tailbone has 3rd degree sores and is tunneling. should i worry?

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How do i treat a first stage pressure sore?

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Could you apply cavilon cream on a pressure sore area?

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Does waterlow pressure sore assessment assess whether or not someone is at risk of bed sores?

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Please recommend if it's best to keep a pressure sore dry and let it breath or put ointment on it and cover it up?

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What is a pressure sore?

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How should a pressure sore be kept clean?

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What is the typical color of a pressure sore?

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What should i do if i see a pressure sore beginning?

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How often should i redress a pressure sore on my butt?

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