Those who are well or old problems of mobility, pressure sores, most of the development. Bedsores are also commonly known as bedsores or pressure ulcers.
For example, people with people at risk:
• incontinence problems - moisture caused by incontinence, the skin may be susceptible to damage
• Diseases such as diabetes, movement disorders, immune deficiencies and nutrition
• Dementia, which can preventPeople recognize the symptoms and regularly move their bodies in the usual way.
• Those who are on a wheelchair or bed for most of the time.
Identify pressure ulcers
The following symptoms are signs that someone may have a pressure ulcer or at risk of developing one:
• If the skin changes color? Watch out for the skin red or purple
• Sometimes, pressure ulcers can have a bad smell
• The area is probably redder and hottercompared to the rest of the body
• There is often swelling
• Ask the patient if the painful area in contact
• Sometimes bruises pus mud
Decubitus prophylaxis
It 'important to prevent bedsores, as far as possible, as they may cause deterioration of conditions and symptoms. Here are some tips to keep at bay pressure ulcers:
• The position of the patient should be moved regularly - at least once every two hours or every hourvery fragile individuals. Someone must be in place to do this if they can not move.
• A healthy diet can help pressure sores
• The skin should be kept clean and dry as possible. Although the skin must be moisturized to avoid dry, should never feel wet.
• adult diapers used if the patient is incontinent. Must be changed regularly.
• If you are not a medical professional, consult aDoctor or nurse if you think that pressure points can develop.
• Use specially for sheets, pillowcases, underwear and boots, which are designed for friction and shear forces on the skin and tissue to be avoided.
The treatment of pressure ulcers
If you treat bedsores, we want to prevent the ulcer is even worse.
• Ensure that the pressure of the pressure points at regular intervals, they assume - to keep moving the patient every hour or so
• Encourage the patient torelieves keep vulnerable areas such as knees, elbows and hips.
• Keep wounds clean and dry
• Do not use anti-friction and associations of cut so that there is no resistance or rub the wound
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