What are the methods to prevent bedsores? Director Zhao Jianlin of Shanxi Taiyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Bed Sore Hospital introduced: Bedsores often occur in critically ill, weak patients, those with fever, incontinence, and malnutrition or emaciation. The common areas for bedsores are bony prominences, such as the occipital area, earlobes, scapula, elbows, sacrococcygeal region, hips, inner and outer ankles of the feet, and heels. The most common area is the sacrococcygeal region. Below, our experts will introduce this in detail!
What are the methods to prevent bedsores? Preventing bedsores mainly involves eliminating the causes, requiring family care and caregivers to achieve the "six frequently": frequently observe, frequently turn over, frequently clean, frequently organize, frequently change, and frequently massage. Specifically, the following should be done:
The bed should be soft, flat without wrinkles, and bedding should be regularly sun-dried to keep it clean and dry. For patients with incontinence, it is even more important to keep the skin and bedding dry, promptly changing urine pads. When using a bedpan, assist the patient in lifting their buttocks to prevent skin abrasions.
Frequently turn and change positions, placing soft cushions or cotton rings on bony prominences.
Maintain skin cleanliness by frequently bathing and washing the back with warm water. Areas prone to bedsores can be wiped with hot water or dipped in 50% alcohol, and circular massages from bottom to top or inside out can be performed with the palm of the hand. Then apply powder or talcum powder. This promotes blood circulation and enhances skin resistance.
For patients using splints or orthopedic devices due to fractures, adjust the tightness of the splint or device appropriately based on the patient's response.
During the care of bedsores, actively treat the underlying disease and increase overall nutrition. For long-term bedridden patients, meticulous care can completely prevent the occurrence of bedsores.
What are the methods to prevent bedsores? The above is an introduction to the methods of preventing bedsores, hoping everyone pays attention. Long-term bedridden patients need to timely prevent bedsores. We hope patients pay more attention to changes in their physical condition! If you have any questions about the nursing methods for bedsores, please consult the experts at the Shanxi Taiyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Bed Sore Hospital in time.
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