How to treat bedsores

Many people don’t know what bedsores mean because we rarely hear this term. But this is indeed quite common in life. It is caused by the blockage of blood circulation due to compression in part of the body, which leads to ischemia of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in symptoms such as blisters and epidermal ulcers. This disease often occurs in patients who have been bedridden for a long time, because if a certain part of the body is under pressure for a long time without corresponding activities, it is very likely to cause bedsores.

The occurrence of this disease is divided into three stages. The first stage is mainly manifested by redness, swelling and spots. In the second stage, blisters or ulcers will appear on the surface. The third stage is very serious. Pus and decay will appear on the skin and it will emit a foul odor. Many people don’t know how to treat this disease, so let’s take a look at the relevant treatment methods below.

Treatment of bedsores should start early. The principle is to relieve pressure on the affected area, promote local blood circulation, and strengthen wound treatment. First-degree bedsores should be treated with regular massage, changes of body position, local application of alcohol or infrared irradiation. If inflammation is severe, 0.5% neomycin solution can be used for wet compresses. Second-degree bedsores can be treated with antibiotic ointment and covered with sterile gauze. Third-degree bedsores should be cleaned and treated. For small ulcers, 0.5% silver nitrate wet compresses can be applied externally to remove infection. At the same time, drugs that promote the formation of granulation tissue can be used externally. If the ulcer is large and clean, split-thickness skin grafts or full-thickness skin flaps can be used. For gangrenous ulcers, necrotic tissue should be removed and the above treatment should be performed after sufficient drainage. It is advisable to regularly culture and perform drug sensitivity tests on the pus on the wound surface to guide the selection of sensitive antibiotics for external use. If there are no signs of systemic infection, systemic antibiotics are generally not required. In addition, supportive therapy should be strengthened for critically ill patients.

The above are the methods for treating bedsores introduced to you. I hope you can gain something after reading them. Many elderly people with mobility problems may develop this disease because they lie in bed for a long time without anyone to take care of them. When the disease becomes serious, it can endanger a person's life. Therefore, in life we ​​should pay more attention to the elderly and try to reduce the possibility of this disease.