What are effective ways to treat bed sores?

Avoid the pressure: It sounds easy but can be quite difficult to avoid pressure in very dependent areas such as the buttocks and sides of hips. In order for it to heal, you must avoid or at least minimize laying on it. A softer bed surface, and frequent rotations may help, as well as some cushioning support for certain areas. It is best if you can consult a wound care specialist n nurse to eval at home. Good luck.

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, dry beds, minimal pressure among other things are needed. See> http://www.Npuap.Org.