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Decubitus Ulcer Learning Center
Treatments could include:
- Hydrotherapy
- Debridement of Skin...
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Application of Sterile Dressing
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Change Position Frequently
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Any new or changing pressure sore should be discussed with your doctor or nurse. Once a pressure ulcer is identified, steps must be taken immediately: Relieve the pressure on that area. Use pillows, special foam cushions, and sheepskin to reduce t...
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Prompt medical attention can prevent surface pressure sores from deepening into more serious infections. For mild bedsores, treatment involves relieving pressure, keeping the wound clean and moist, and keeping the area around the ulcer clean and d...
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Contrasting hot and cold local applications can increase circulation to problem areas and help flush out waste products, speeding the healing process. Hot compresses should be applied for three minutes, followed by 30 seconds of cold compress appl...
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Debridement is the process of removing dead (necrotic) tissue or foreign material from and around a wound to expose healthy tissue.
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Debridement is the process of removing non-living tissue from pressure ulcers, burns , and other wounds .
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