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What should my mom do about a bedsore that has turned black?
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Surgery: Any black tissue on the body is dead tissue and requires removal. Leaving the tissue attached to the body is usually negligent and is a set-up for infectious complications. Pressure must be relieved from the area. Depending on many factors, the wound may go on to heal without surgery, but many require surgery to appropriately heal.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See specialist: A black wound likely means there is dead tissue that should be removed. Most likely this will require some form o surgery.
Answered 6/27/2019
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Evaluation : We cannot evaluate it over the web. Is she sick? Febrile ?weak? Confused ? Breathing quickly ? If so call ambulance. If not, and the sore is dry and not terribly painful you can keep it clean, place a clean gauze on top and have her seen by her md. She may need dressing changes , surgery or just some protective bandages
Answered 5/14/2017
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