Bedsores - Prevention Summary

There are a number of things that can be done for prevention of sores:

• Help the person shift frequently, at least every couple of hours.  If the person can't move at all.....

Bedsore prevention - lotions

I recommend using the best cleansers and lotions you can get. These are often only available at medical supply stores or from online medical suppliers, and are usually expensive. I believe in being frugal, but this is one area where you don't want to save pennies.

Even if your client or loved one is in a long-term care facility, you will still want to look into this. There is a good chance that even acute care hospitals....

NIH's Wound (bedsore) Treatment Chart

This chart from the NIH's website is just a reminder that the treatment of bedsores is not "do it yourself." Wound care is complex, and important.

See your physician or Wound Care Nurse.

When Bedsores are Discovered

First, I should say that my experience is with prevention, and you should discuss any treatment with a doctor.

Second, wound care is complex. The proper treatment, including ointments and cleaning materials, will depend on whether the sore is infected or not and whether it is wet or dry. Get expert medical treatment.

Bedsores are serious.

Bedsores are very serious, especially if they develop into open wounds. They don't heal easily, and can get...

Bedsore prevention - high-end beds

In my earlier post Bedsore Prevention Part 1, I mentioned the importance of a good bed, and I used Hill-Rom as an example. The main reason beds like these are so helpful for preventing bedsores is that they can be set to gently roll your patient from side to side at regular intervals. The timing, speed, and amount of the roll can be preset, and can be set to be more gentle than...

Bedsore prevention - intro to beds

The best cure for bedsores is prevention. Preventing sores takes a great deal of effort, but it is always worth it. There is one piece of equipment that can help.

For clients who can't move themselves in the bed, make sure that when they are hospitalized or in long-term care they have a prescription for the...