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Outline of how the bedsores are forming:
- blood vessels are closed by continuous pressure.
- oxygen and nutrition substances do not reach the cells.
- metabolism products are not diverted.
- after some time (1,5 – 2 hours usually suffice) the tissue dies and the necrotic process starts.
Dead skin tissue results in appearance of external ulcers (trophic changes). This process of decaying and ulcer formation resembles the volcano eruption. Like the lava, dead material is secreted outside.
Early detection is imperative!
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BEDSORE RISK GROUPS: |
RISK FACTORS: |
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BED-RIDDEN PATIENTS |
ADVANCED AGE |
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UNDER ANESTHESIA |
LIMITED MOBILITY |
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COMA PATIENTS |
IMPROPER NUTRITION |
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DIABETICS |
OBESITY, UNDERWEIGHT |
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WHEELCHAIR PATIENTS |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM PROBLEMS |
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OBESSE PEOPLE |
INCONTIENCE OF METABOLISM PRODUCTS |
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RPID SKIN TEMPERATURE CHANGES |
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COMA |
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DIABETS (COMATOSE CONDITIONS) |
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ANESTHESIA |
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MEDICINE |
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WHEELCHAIR |
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"ATTACHMENT" TO BED |
How to prevent formation of bedsores?
- Wheelchair patient: use pillow that spreads and reduces pressure, individually adjust wheelchair for given patient, induce activity and assumption of upright position.
- Bed-ridden patient: use mattress that spreads and reduces pressure, force patient to move, relocate him, keep skin dry and clean.
Supportive actions in bedsore therapy
- elimination of pressure
- proper nutrition
- maintaining silence and peace around the patient
- maintaining adequate temperature (warmth aids therapy)
- applying moisture
- hygiene
Prevention and curing of bedsores
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