Question 1

can a pressure sore cause loss of the?big toe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the area is neglected and not treated properly itcould lead to severe infection and loss of toe.

Question 2

why are pressure sores so dangerous? i mean, its just a sore, right?

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers: We know that patients who develop pressure ulcers are often 'at risk'. The skin is the largest organ of the body and sores can be a sign of organ failure in general for the patient. Also, a pressure ulcer can become very deep and affect deeper structures causing, for example, infection of the bone that will require extensive treatment. Rarely, patients develop serious, life-threatening infections.

Question 3

where can you get pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Dependent areas: Pressure sores can occur on the buttocks, heel of the foot and rarely on the back of the head in a bed bound person.

Question 4

could young people get pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Pressure sores often occur in patients with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders. These can affects people of any age.

Question 5

do you only get pressure sores from lying in bed?

Accepted Answer

Pressure Sores: There are many other causes of pressure injuries in addition to those caused by lying in bed. Obese patients can develop pressure sores under their abdominal folds (pannus) for example. Medical devices cause pressure ulcers often also: oxygen tubing around ears, prosthetics that do not fit well, irritation from casts, are several examples. Remember, there are many risk factors for pressure injury.

Question 6

what should you do if you get pressure sores from a mask?

Accepted Answer

Foam dressing: Apply a hydrocolloid dressing or silicone soft foam dressing between the mask and face to prevent pressure damage. Apply aquaphor or vaseline to the pressure sore. If it looks infected apply topical antibiotic ointment or see your doctor for an oral antibiotic.

Question 7

can pressure sores cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pressure sores: A small percentage of chronic ulcers can become cancerous, but this is unusual and especially so for pressure ulcerations. Any wound that has been present for a long time that has not responded to usual forms of treatment by trained wound professionals can be considered for biopsy to be read by a trained pathologist.

Question 8

do risk assessment tools prevent pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

No, they assess risk: They can be a good resource for planning care of a susceptible patient to avoid pressure sores, but the only way to prevent pressure sores is to avoid prolonged pressure, especially over bony prominences and to be hypervigilant in examining areas daily that are prone to these sores.

Question 9

can monavie juice help in healing pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Any good nutrition: Monavie does not provide special treatment for healing of pressure sore but may be part of a comprehensive program of nutritional supplementation including increased protein intake.

Question 10

do risk assessment tools really prevent pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Only if implemented: At the risk of sounding facetious, that is similar to asking if red lights work. Only if people obey them. These tools work if people use them and implement measures to decrease the risks.

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