In order to determine whether you have a pressure ulcer and to classify the wound’s stage, your doctor will examine your skin closely. Staging aids in choosing the best course of treatment for you. Blood tests may be required to determine your general health.
In order to successfully treat pressure ulcers, the damaged skin must be relieved from pressure while also receiving wound care, pain management, infection control, and nutritional support.
Reducing the pressure and friction that led to a bedsore is the first step in curing it. Techniques consist of:
The deepness of the wound determines the care needed. Generally, cleaning and dressing a wound includes the following:
Wounds must get rid of diseased, dead, or infected tissue in order to recover effectively. By gently washing the wound with water or by surgically removing damaged tissue, the doctor or nurse can remove damaged tissue (debride).
If a large bedsore does not heal, surgery can be necessary. Using a pad of your muscle, skin, or other tissue to cover the wound and cushion the damaged bone is one of the surgical repair technique (flap surgery).
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