Stages of bedsores

A person may suffer from many different diseases during his life, some of which are mild, while others are serious or even incurable; some are common, while others are unheard of. Even some diseases have never been heard of by doctors, let alone treatment. Therefore, when people suffer from those rare serious or unheard-of diseases, they often feel very scared, which is also human nature. Only by taking effective treatment measures as soon as possible can doctors calm the patient's emotions.

The serious diseases mentioned above are commonly seen including lupus erythematosus, malignant tumors, cancer, AIDS, etc. In fact, pressure ulcers are also one of them. Maybe many people have never heard of the disease of pressure sores, but once such patients are infected, the treatment is quite complicated. Here is an introduction to the stages of pressure sores:

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers and bedsores, are caused by long-term pressure on local tissues, resulting in continuous ischemia, hypoxia, and malnutrition, leading to tissue ulceration and necrosis. Skin pressure ulcers are a common problem in rehabilitation treatment and nursing. According to relevant literature reports, about 60,000 people die from complications of pressure ulcers each year.

According to the development process of bedsores, the severity varies and can be divided into three stages:

(1) During the congestion and ruddy stage, the local skin becomes red, swollen, hot, numb or tender when it is pressed or stimulated by moisture. Some skin may not have any swelling or heat reaction.

The key points of treatment are: prevent the local area from continuing to be compressed, keep it suspended in the air, avoid friction, moisture and other stimulations, keep the local area dry, and increase the number of turning over.

The treatment method is: apply Fu Kangqi medicine externally several times a day.

(ii) During the inflammatory infiltration phase, if the red and swollen area continues to be under pressure, blood circulation will not be improved and the skin color of the compressed surface will turn purple-red. The skin will become thinner due to edema and blisters will appear. At this time, it is very easy to rupture, revealing a moist and ruddy wound surface. The key points of treatment are: protecting the skin and avoiding infection. In addition to continuing to strengthen the above measures, for small unbroken blisters, friction should be reduced to prevent infection and allow them to absorb on their own; for large blisters, the liquid in the blister should be extracted with a sterile syringe (without cutting the surface), and the surface should be coated with 2% iodine or irradiated with infrared rays for 15 minutes each time to keep the wound dry. The treatment method is: before using the medicine, first remove the dead flesh, clean the sore surface with hydrogen peroxide, then spray the sterilized gauze with 1490 solution (the gauze should not be too wet), and apply it to the sore surface.

(III) During the ulcer period, venous blood return is severely obstructed, local congestion leads to thrombosis, and tissue ischemia and hypoxia. In mild cases, superficial tissue is infected, pus flows out, and ulcers form; in severe cases, necrotic tissue turns black, purulent secretions increase, and there is a foul odor. The infection spreads to the surrounding and deep parts, reaching the bones and even causing sepsis.

The key points of treatment are: the wound surface should be cleaned, the dead tissue should be removed and new tissue should be grown to promote healing, and appropriate treatment should be given according to the condition of the wound. The treatment method is: you can use multiple layers of gauze to fill the sore surface, so that the sore surface is soaked in the medicine, and finally apply one or two layers of dry gauze on the outside. Change the dressing twice a day, and do not put pressure on the sore surface.

In the early stages of pressure sores, the skin will turn red and the condition will improve after taking measures such as turning the patient over and reducing pressure. When superficial sores, ulcers, and excessive exudate appear on the skin, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Currently, the medical methods for treating pressure sores are generally divided into: drug therapy, vital therapy, surgery and physical therapy. Of course, in addition to these treatments, there may be many other methods for treating pressure sores, but they have not yet been discovered. Therefore, in order to prevent the invasion of pressure sores, we should not waste extra time in bed or in front of TV or computer. We should go out more often to exercise, strengthen our physical fitness and stay healthy.