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How do you treat a head bed sore?

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Wound care: Pressure relief, wound cleansings, moist dressings, debridement and antibiotics as indicated by a wound care specialist.

Answered 10/5/2012

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No pressure no sore: That sounds simple, i know that it is not. Avoidance of pressure sores requires constant vigilance on the part of caregivers for patients with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders. A good rule of thumb is to avoid pressure on any one skin area for more than two hours. If contractures are a problem, they need to be addressed. Good luck!

Answered 12/9/2013

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Depends: The answer depends on the depth and width of the sore, and what tissue is exposed at the base of the wound. Usually these heal without surgery, but they can require surgery if there is a large area of dead tissue.

Answered 4/1/2019

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