How should a pressure sore be kept clean?

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.

Clean and moist: Twce a day cleansing with a mild soap, such as castille or cetaphil and after soilage is recommended followed by a moist dressing. Clean non-infected wounds can be treated with vac therapy. Surgery may be necessary.