What symptom is bedsore?
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Pressure ulcer, also known as pressure ulcer and bedsore, is caused by long-term compression of local tissue, continuous ischemia, hypoxia, malnutrition and tissue ulceration and necrosis. Skin pressure sore is a common problem in rehabilitation treatment and nursing. According to relevant literature, about 60000 people die of pressure ulcer syndrome every year. What symptom is bedsore? Let's talk about it
What symptom is bedsore?
The first stage of pressure sore congestion ruddy stage - "red, swelling, heat, pain or numbness, lasting for 30 minutes", the skin at the bone protuberance is intact, accompanied by localized erythema that does not fade. Dark skin may have no obvious pale change, but its color may be different from the surrounding tissue.
The second stage of pressure sore inflammatory infiltration stage - "purplish red, induration, pain, blister", partial absence of dermis, manifested as a shallow open ulcer, accompanied by pink wound bed (wound), no carrion, may also be manifested as a complete or broken serum blister.
The third stage of pressure ulcer is superficial ulcer stage, which is epidermal damage and ulcer formation. Typical features: full thickness skin tissue loss, subcutaneous fat exposure, but bones, tendons, muscles are not exposed, there is carrion, but the depth of tissue loss is not clear, may include stealth and tunnel.
matters needing attention
1. Keep the patient's skin clean and dry, and timely handle and clean after eating, urinating and defecating. At the same time, those who have the conditions can regularly take a bath and wipe the body with the patient. 2. The bed surface should be breathable, moderate soft and hard, good water absorption, and air cushion bed can be used, which are very conducive to reducing the pressure of the patient. 3. Massage, ventilate blood vessels, and promote blood circulation. 4. Turn over frequently, This is the most important decompression method, which plays an important role in the recovery of the disease
