How can one treat bed sores?

what is the best way to treat severe bedsores, pls help save my dads life, he seems to be dying from the sores

Bed sores are skin ulcers (areas of breakdown of skin) caused by prolonged pressure. Most patients are old and bedridden. Some are paralyzed. If one can avoid persistent pressure, bedsores can be prevented. The effective way to do this is by using a ripple mattress or a ripple bed during sleep, and massages and physiotherapy of the limbs. Chairs, shoes etc should be evaluated for pressure.Established bedsores, if small, can be treated by regular dressings. Large or deep bedsores need plastic surgical techniques.

"Pressure ulcers are generally preventable and avoidable. The basic treatment of decubitus ulcers is prevention. Prevention requires adequate numbers of skilled staff ensuring proper pressure relieving devices are utilized, proper nutrition and hydration is maintained and that the resident remain clean. The most important factor in the development of pressure sores in unrelieved pressure. Friction (skin against sheets) is another known cause. Wheelchair bound residents must be trained in proper repositioning techniques. Additionally frequent thorough assessment must occur."

Treatment for bed sores:
Specific treatment of a bed sore is determined by your physician and based on the severity of the condition. Treatment may be more difficult once the skin is broken, and may include:

* removing pressure on the affected area
* protecting the wound with medicated gauze or other
special dressings
* keeping the wound clean