How do you treat Stage 1 pressure sores?

How do you treat Stage 1 pressure sores?

Caring for a Pressure Sore

1. For a stage I sore, you can wash the area gently with mild soap and water.
2. Stage II pressure sores should be cleaned with a salt water (saline) rinse to remove loose, dead tissue.
3. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or iodine cleansers.
4. Keep the sore covered with a special dressing.

What does the start of bed sores look like?

A bedsore develops when blood supply to the skin is cut off for more than 2 to 3 hours. As the skin dies, the bedsore first starts as a red, painful area, which eventually turns purple. Left untreated, the skin can break open and the area can become infected. A bedsore can become deep.

How long does a Stage 1 bedsore take to heal?

If treated early, developing stage 1 pressure ulcers can heal in about 3 days.

What do pressure sores look like?

Symptoms: Your skin is broken, leaves an open wound, or looks like a pus-filled blister. The area is swollen, warm, and/or red. The sore may ooze clear fluid or pus.

Are bed sores painful?

Bedsores can be extremely painful. It is essentially an open wound, and usually develops in areas of the body that are hard to avoid putting pressure on. Even the most mundane of activities can cause serious pain when a patient has a bedsore. A bedsore is also known as a pressure sore or ulcer, or a decubitus ulcer.

What are the stages of a pressure sore?

The signs and symptoms of pressure sores vary with the progressive stages the pressure sore may develop; stages range from I-IV, and symptoms in the usual order of appearance (although there may be overlapping of signs and symptoms) are as follows: Discolored skin (purple or dark red) Blisters that may be blood-filled.

What are the dangers of pressure sores?

Can be life threatening.

Infection can spread to the blood,heart and bone.

Amputations.

Prolonged bed rest that can keep you out of work,school and social activities for months.

Autonomic dysreflexia.

Because you are less active when healing a pressure sore,you are at higher risk for respiratory problems or urinary tract infections (UTIs).

What is the best medicine for pressure sores?

Bacitracin®,- Broad spectrum,low cost,apply daily.

Bactroban®) – Excellent penetration,effective for MRS.

Cadexomer Iodine (Iodosorb®) – Contains microspheres that absorb bacteria while slowly releasing iodine and is less toxic to granulation.

Nanocrystalline silver (Acticoat 7®) – Releases bactericidal concentrations up to 7 days.