what can be done to reduce pressure on sores?

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Answer 1

Identify heavy spots: Change body position regularly to avoid pressure in the same areas. Use cushioning to distribute the weight evenly and over a broader area thus reducing pressure in one small spot where sores are likely to occur. Elevate points of pressure with pillows, padding or air cushion devices. Common places are the heels, sacrum, hips and shoulder blades. Skin hygiene and proper nutrition are also vital.

Answer 2

Depends: Depends on where it is. For most locations, taking weight off the area and using foam cushions/pads help. For sores on the buttocks, air mattresses, frequent turning (when in bed), lying on side, donut pillows, etc. Can help. Reducing pressure is the key to preventing and treating pressure sores.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Other related issues: Pressure ulcers are indeed a direct result of unrelieved pressure to the skin. While pressure relief is important, malnutrition causing low blood proteins, chronic urine or fecal incontinence and underlying bone infection can all cause non-healing of the ulcer. If an ulcer has not improved within 3 weeks of appropriate pressure relief seating and mattresses, then blood tests and xrays are needed.

Answer 5

Constant pressures: Pressure sores are hard to treat because of the constant pressure on the skin when patients are non-ambulatory and bruise the skin, prome to cutaneous bacterial infections. Non-ambulation can also cause rhabdomyolysis.

Answer 6

Incontinence bedsore: Patients that are incontinent of urine and/or stool can be prone to more frequent incidences of skin breakdown. Moisture associated skin damage (masd) is now an accepted concept for wound care professionals. If you think of skin as bricks (the skin cells) and mortar (the stuff in-between), the moisture weakens the mortar portion allowing for increased chances of pressure causing harm.

Answer 7

Perhaps: Lying in a wet puddle does not help, but the main cause of pressure sores is pressure and not moving a long time. Even if someone is incontinent, if they are moved frequently, pressure sores will not develop.

Answer 8

Yes if poor skin car: Yes he is more prone especially if unable to care for one's self and/or immobile or confined to bed.

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

No: Pressure sores can occur anywhere there is unrelieved pressure. People who are bedbound generally will get them over the sacrum and the backs of the heels. People who are wheelchair bound and don't care for themselves adequately get them over the ischium (the sit-bones.) lying on one's side for too long can cause them over the greater trochanter (outside of the upper thigh.).

Answer 11

No: Any pressure can cause a sore, but it often is sitting or lying that is causative.

Answer 12

Bacteria & necrosis: Pressure ulcers are the physical result of injury to the skin. When the injury progresses to an open sore, the sore will be invaded by bacteria and can become infected. The buildup of bacteria in the wound can cause odor. Also along with bacteria, the injured tissue can rot and this produces odor, similar to leftovers that have spoiled in your refrigerator.

Answer 13

Infected dead tissue: Pressure sores are caused when unrelieved sustained pressure causes tissue compromise or death. Bacteria use the dead tissue as a nutritional source and proliferate. Occasionally maggots may also find this a good source of nutrition. Certain bacteria will produce odors that are offensive. Wound care includes surgical removal of dead tissue to limit bacterial growth.

Answer 14

Infection: Rotting tissue that supports the groeth of bacteria.

Answer 15

Saline or cleansers: Minor ulcers, those without exposed subcutaneous tissue, muscle or bone may be cleaned simply with mild soap and tap water or wound cleanser. Deep ulcer cleansing requires agents the kill bacteria like 1/4 strength white vinegar or dakins, which is a very very weak bleach solution. Normal saline is used to clean the majority of ulcers because soap and iodine are irritating to healing tissue.

Answer 16

Mild soaps and dress: Mild cleansers and application of hydro active gel dressings with the possible infusions of silver may help. Enzymatic digestion may also be useful. Vac therapy is also a useful modality. Seek the advice of a wound care specialist who can prescribe and monitor your treatments.

Answer 17

It depends: Surgical debridement, soap and water , enzymes, and rarely maggots.

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