Bedsores (Bedsore, Decubitus Ulcer, Pressure Sore)

A bedsore is an ulceration of an area of ​​skin that forms when it is irritated and there is prolonged constant pressure on it from a part of the body. It can appear in all bedridden patients, but the danger of its occurrence is especially great in those who are unconscious, as well as in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Bedsores usually form on areas of the body that are in constant contact with the surface of the bed or chair, such as the buttocks, heels, elbows, shoulders and head. The healing of the affected areas is hampered by their insufficient blood supply, so such patients require careful care to avoid the development of local gangrene.

Bedsores can range in severity, from superficial red spots to deep ulcers. To prevent their occurrence, it is necessary to ensure that the patient often changes body position, and also that the buttocks, heels, elbows and other areas of the body where bedsores can form are constantly clean and dry.

If bedsores appear, you should consult a doctor. Treatment may include cleaning the wound, using special dressings to promote healing, and using antibiotics if there are signs of infection.

In general, pressure ulcers are a serious complication that can lead to prolonged treatment and even death. Therefore, it is important not only to treat them, but also to prevent their occurrence, following the recommendations of doctors for caring for a bedridden patient.

Bedsores are ulcerations of soft tissue over a large area that occur when it is exposed to gravity or pressure from the body of a person suffering from a serious illness. Under pressure from blood vessels and nerve endings, the blood supply to organs changes, muscle weakness occurs, and a person becomes passive - in such a situation, a bedsore can form. It is extremely important to take care of such people to avoid the development of gangrene and other serious consequences. The treatment of bedsores is based on the principle of maximizing pressure reduction on the ulcer surface. According to Archimedes' law (the law of the ascent of bodies), the pressure from above is always less than from below. Based on this, the prevention of pressure sores is to support the victims in the bath on those parts of the body where the ulcers occur. The load on the back and sides of the body can be eliminated by constant massage and advancement of the victim using special pillows, mattresses and bolsters until the required level of body stability is achieved.