Wound drains are mostly used in postoperative wound care. They are also helpful as an additional aid in the care of chronic wounds. A wound drain allows blood and wound secretions to drain away and pulls the wound edges together. This can significantly support the healing process. What is wound drainage? Wound drainage allows blood … Wound Drainage: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Since pressure is the main cause of pressure sores, relieving pressure on vulnerable areas of the body is a top priority, for example by: Mobilization, positioning and change of position. Other precautions to prevent pressure ulcers, such as skin care or promoting circulation, can supplement but not replace measures to relieve pressure. In parallel, other … How to Prevent Pressure Ulcer
A pressure sore is tissue damage caused by high and prolonged pressure when patients are bedridden for extended periods of time. Ulcers develop in the areas where patients lie on their backs, often over the sacrum or coccyx or on outer ankles – this is referred to as “bedsores.” The affected areas of the body … Decubitus Ulcer: Pressure Ulcer and Bedsores: Prevention is the Best Therapy
The first prophylactic measure when there is a risk of bedsores is regular repositioning. Several times a day, the skin areas at risk must be inspected, and the patient must be repositioned correspondingly frequently. If turning the patient every two hours is not sufficient, aids such as soft mattresses can be used. It is important … Pressure Ulcer: Prophylaxis and Therapy
