How to treat bedsore patients?
Bedsore are also called as pressure ulcers which start off as red pressure areas on skin due to prolonged pressure on a particular area of the skin. People who are at risk developing bedsore usually have limited mobility or spend most of their time in bed or chair. Bedsore can develop over hours or days of pressure applied on to the particular area of the skin; Most of them can be treated but if unattended can pose severe challenge to heal the wound. Pressure ulcers occur due to pressure applied to soft tissue resulting in completely or partially obstructed blood flow to the soft tissue. Shear is also a cause, as it can pull on blood vessels that feed the skin. Pressure ulcers most commonly develop in individuals who are not moving about, such as those who are on chronic bed rest or consistently use a wheelchair. It is widely believed that other factors can influence the tolerance of skin for pressure and shear, thereby increasing the risk of pressure ulcer development. ...