A bedsore starts as a skin breakdown caused by sustained pressure cutting off blood flow. Once the skin breaks open, bacteria from the surrounding environment enter the wound immediately. There...... Read More
Author: cimidalix
Many caregivers wonder whether a bedsore heals faster when left open to air. The answer is no. Leaving a bedsore uncovered exposes it to airborne bacteria, dust, and friction from...... Read More
A bedsore dressing does much more than simply cover a wound. When chosen and applied correctly, it actively creates the healing environment the wound needs to repair itself. The right...... Read More
Preventing bedsores in bedridden patients starts with one simple rule — never let skin stay under pressure for more than two hours. When the body stays in one position too...... Read More
Bedsores form when skin stays under constant pressure for too long. When a bedridden person stays in one position without moving, the body weight presses soft tissue between the bone...... Read More
A healthy bedsore wound produces very little discharge and no significant odor. When that changes — when the discharge becomes thick, yellow, or green, and an unpleasant smell develops —...... Read More