Question 1

what drugs can help with the pain of pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Stronger Meds: Pain from pressure sores can be bad as it is usually a "nerve" type of pain (damage of the nerves / tissues around the site.  This pain is usually carefully treated with opioids due to degree of pain.  Carefully because "most" patients with pressure sores would be elderly and may have other conditions and taking meds which may interact.  You do not want to depress respiration in the bedridden. Drj.

Question 2

are pressure sores serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes briefly there are 4 types of stage 1 through stage 4.  Stage 1 is relatively superficial with intact skin, where as stage 4 is down to the bone.  Once one has gotten one they are much more likely predisposed to having one again.

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

why is it so hard to treat pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Lack of education: Pressure sores aren't hard to treat, but people can suffer for years with them because the true cause of the problem isn't addressed.  If pressure & shear (sliding) are removed and appropriate wound dressings are in place, it should heal easily. If a pressure sore is not healing it's because there's still pressure on that area, even if the person is on a special "pressure support" surface.

Question 6

how are pressure sores aka bed sores treated?

Accepted Answer

Getting the pt up: It is from lying on one spot too much.  Anything to mobilize the patient or make them turn over periodically would help.

Question 7

how do i cure pressure sores aka "bed sores"?

Accepted Answer

Frequent turning: Once a pressure sore develops it needs the specialized care of a wound specialist such as a plastic surgeon. It may need to be cleaned and may need coverage with special dressing, a skin graft or even an advancement of surrounding tissue surgically.  Prevention is overall the best treatment.  Turning every 2 hours, dry beds, minimal pressure among other things are needed.   

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Question 8

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 9

where on the body are pressure sores most common?

Accepted Answer

Back, butt, heels: Pressure sores usually occur in the dependent areas where the weight of the body falls and in individuals that cannot move much at all.  They most commonly occur, then, on the lower back, buttocks, upper thighs, and heels.

Question 10

what's an effective medication for pressure sores?

Accepted Answer

Boudreau's butt past: Boudreau's butt paste is the best first level treatment for pressure sores -often found in the baby department, since it is primarily used for diaper rash. A granular ointment helps to promote healing. There are several prescription remedies if the sore is persistant and not healing. Please consult with your health care professional.

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