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If the PROPER equipment for preventing bedsores in an invalid patient was not available, would a water bed or? |
an air mattress do the trick? I've heard about these rockers that pressurize and deflate alternate tubes, but that sounds like it would be difficult to improvise. We're looking at moderately long term care here, weeks or months. Or would you rather I got the wrong information elsewhere, leading to more or worse bedsores...? an egg crate mattress will do the job as well. it is also recommended that you turn the patient every 2hrs. to prevent bedsores. I would believe they would be worst The best way to prevent bedsores is to change the position frequently. Like every hour if possibly. Then massage the part of the body that was supporting the weight in the last position. Yes, recirculating air mattresses are quite effective as a way to decrease the potential for the formation of bedsores, and they are available at stores that provide equipment such as hospital beds. However, just for the benefit to the patient that results from changing the configuration of their anatomical alignment, the value of changing the position, as well as flexing and bending the limbs at the joints is still the best. |
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Bed sores can be prevented by inspecting the skin for areas of redness (the first sign of skin breakdown). Other methods of preventing bed sores and preventing progression of existing bed sores inc... there is this stuff you should be able to get at wal-mart, if not try southern states. it's called bag balm... it's actually for cows' utters when they become chapped and such... i a... Patients at risk should be provided with either an evaluated low pressure foam mattress/overlay or if high risk [bed ridden] large - celled alternating pressure mattress/overlay. Simple measures... A bed sore is caused from pressure on one particular part of the body. Turn the person so that area is not receiving any pressure , keep the area clean and watch carefully for infection. There wi... "There is no other cure for Bedsores anywhere else in the world." "Any formulation to CURE the problem is not commonly seen anywhere till recently, now only at the website below in... A diaper rash is usually fungal or possibly bacterial which is why he is being treated with an antifungal and antibiotics. The skin may break down but it shouldn't go any deeper than the outer... I believe it is both, a pressure sore, and infected. The pressure sores I have seen, have started out in varying degrees as yours did. I don't understand how that could happen in one day thoug... I am assuming that you are no longer bed-ridden. Keep the wound clean and dry. Wash it with soap and water, put an antibiotic ointment, and cover with a band aid or gauze pad. Try to sleep on ... |
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