BEDSORES OR PRESSURE ULCERS AND IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE Bedsores or pressure ulcers develop in bedridden patients or patients who are immobilized for a long period and are unable to change their position. Bedsores are pressure injuries to the skin and underlying tissues that occur most commonly over bony prominences, such as the hips and he...
It is aptly said that “The best way to TREAT a bedsore is to PREVENT it” Several questions arise in the mind of the caregiver ….. How do we prevent bedsores? Do you always need a doctor to come and examine the patient every day? Do you need a special nurse? Is there a special diet to prevent bedsores? Can a CARING, ALERT caregiver take...
BED SORES – A QUICK SUMMARY
Bedsores are known to occur in patients who are bedridden or who cannot change their positions. We know that even when sitting or lying down in bed or while sleeping we change our position so many times in just 10 minutes. This cannot be called fidgeting. It is a natural protective mechanism of our body to avoid const...
What are bedsores?
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are ulcerated (broken) areas of the skin which has been subjected to prolonged pressure and irritation. This is the reason they are mostly common found in areas where the skin lies close to the bone (bony prominences) such as heels, lower back, shoulders and bottom. What starts as an ar...
Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers which develop as a result of injury to skin and underlying tissues after prolonged exposure to pressure on the skin. This is the reason why most bedsores develop in that area of the skin that cover bony areas elbows, heels, ankles, tailbone etc. as the bones can add to the pressure on the skin.
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Bed Sores: Know more to heal better
Constant pressure on any part of the skin creates pressure on the skin and underlying tissues which results in a condition called as "Bed Sores" or "Pressure sores". This condition is commonly found in people who are bed-ridden, immobile for long, unconscious or unable to sense pain. These pressure injuries ar...
