Bedsore Prevention Tips

Bedsores are necrosis of the skin and soft tissues. They develop due to circulatory disturbances in the areas of the body that are constantly in contact with the bed. Bedsores significantly complicate the care of the patient, cause him suffering. It’s also a threat to the life of the patient due to the risk of infection.

• Regularly change bed linen on the patient’s bed. Do this at least once a week.

• Make sure the sheet on which the patient is lying does not have seams and wrinkles.

Remember, pressure sores are easier to prevent than cure. Ensuring the purity of the skin is a prerequisite for effective prevention of their appearance.

These recommendations will help you reduce the risk of bedsores

• Change the patient’s position in the bed every 2–3 hours. The patient should lie on his side, back, and stomach. If the patient is uncomfortable lying on the stomach, turn him only on his sides and on his back. Also, the position on the abdomen isn’t suitable for patients who are in an unconscious state.

• Rub the patient. Rubbing improves blood circulation.

• Make sure that the patient’s skin is always dry. Use diapers if the patient does not control urination and defecation. Regularly change them.

• If possible, purchase an anti-decubitus mattress with a compressor. Its use significantly reduces the likelihood of circulatory disorders in the skin.

If you haven’t been able to prevent bedsores, contact your doctor immediately. This must be done at the first stage of the disease, which is characterized by constant redness at the lesion site that does not pass after rubbing.