Post by norbert1 on Jul 4, 2006 13:28:09 GMT -5
>>“Sores: Stepmom says they are normal as the bodies tissues are breaking down.”
THIS IS NOT CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>“Also, may be related to the inability to move much, ie”
THIS IS TRUE.
People with parkinson’s and advanced dementia, who lose the ability to move and relieve pressure on skin are very susceptible to pressure sores. They need appropriate care to keep them from occurring. You may find that group homes are not permitted to care for people with pressure sores – just speculating here, you should check this out.
From world book------
Bedsore is an ulcer (open sore) in the skin caused by prolonged and excessive pressure. Bedsores are also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers. They occur primarily among elderly, malnourished, and paralyzed people. They can develop on any part of the body but occur mostly over bony areas, such as the hips, spine, and heels.
Bedsores develop after prolonged, constant pressure causes the collapse of blood vessels in an area of the skin. The area no longer receives enough blood, which carries oxygen, and the tissues begin to die from lack of oxygen. The skin turns red and cracks, and an ulcer eventually forms. Bedsores often become infected.
Bedsores can be prevented by good nursing care. This includes frequent changing of the patient's position and the use of skin lubricants to avoid friction and excessive drying. The skin must be kept clean. Bed sores also can be avoided by using a water or gel-filled mattress that distributes the body weight evenly, with special padding under bony areas. Treatment includes keeping the sores clean, dry, and free from pressure.
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Bed sores occur when pressure on skin for more than 2 hours keeps blood from the area. Tissue breakdown occurs in the skin and the tissue under the skin. These are very difficult to heal, often taking the services of a wound specialist and a wound nurse. It may take several months or more. Sometimes they cannot be healed, or will require surgery to remove dead tissue and close the wound. The dead tissue is very susceptible to infection.
It is much better to prevent them than to try to cure them. If your dad has developed bed sores, he may not be receiving the level of care he needs. These must not be simply explained away.
Bed sores are also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers - They are very serious. Please look this up on the web.
Norbert
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this information was posted by Ridzene on 6/25/06
This is another my "fixation" Bed sores. easy to get it and very hard to get rid of it. Few links will give you an idea what to look for, even if your LO in the facility, and how to take care of this from the beginning, if they are home.
Zene
www.shands.org/health/information/article/007071.htm
www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/mini/tp17772/overview.htm
www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/bedsores.jsp
This one is really graphic
www.la4seniors.com/bedsores.htm
THIS IS NOT CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>“Also, may be related to the inability to move much, ie”
THIS IS TRUE.
People with parkinson’s and advanced dementia, who lose the ability to move and relieve pressure on skin are very susceptible to pressure sores. They need appropriate care to keep them from occurring. You may find that group homes are not permitted to care for people with pressure sores – just speculating here, you should check this out.
From world book------
Bedsore is an ulcer (open sore) in the skin caused by prolonged and excessive pressure. Bedsores are also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers. They occur primarily among elderly, malnourished, and paralyzed people. They can develop on any part of the body but occur mostly over bony areas, such as the hips, spine, and heels.
Bedsores develop after prolonged, constant pressure causes the collapse of blood vessels in an area of the skin. The area no longer receives enough blood, which carries oxygen, and the tissues begin to die from lack of oxygen. The skin turns red and cracks, and an ulcer eventually forms. Bedsores often become infected.
Bedsores can be prevented by good nursing care. This includes frequent changing of the patient's position and the use of skin lubricants to avoid friction and excessive drying. The skin must be kept clean. Bed sores also can be avoided by using a water or gel-filled mattress that distributes the body weight evenly, with special padding under bony areas. Treatment includes keeping the sores clean, dry, and free from pressure.
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Bed sores occur when pressure on skin for more than 2 hours keeps blood from the area. Tissue breakdown occurs in the skin and the tissue under the skin. These are very difficult to heal, often taking the services of a wound specialist and a wound nurse. It may take several months or more. Sometimes they cannot be healed, or will require surgery to remove dead tissue and close the wound. The dead tissue is very susceptible to infection.
It is much better to prevent them than to try to cure them. If your dad has developed bed sores, he may not be receiving the level of care he needs. These must not be simply explained away.
Bed sores are also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers - They are very serious. Please look this up on the web.
Norbert
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this information was posted by Ridzene on 6/25/06
This is another my "fixation" Bed sores. easy to get it and very hard to get rid of it. Few links will give you an idea what to look for, even if your LO in the facility, and how to take care of this from the beginning, if they are home.
Zene
www.shands.org/health/information/article/007071.htm
www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/mini/tp17772/overview.htm
www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/bedsores.jsp
This one is really graphic
www.la4seniors.com/bedsores.htm