{"id":40,"date":"2016-01-22T13:44:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T21:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabotskincare.com\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2016-01-22T14:07:05","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T22:07:05","slug":"pressure-sores-ulcers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cabotskincare.com\/bed-sores\/pressure-sores-ulcers\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Sores Ulcers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"right-main-block\">\n<h2>Information on preventing bed sores<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bed sores (pressure sores)<\/strong> are caused by pressure-typically prolonged and over bony parts of the body in people who are restricted to a bed or chair. The pressure cuts off the blood supply; without blood&#8217;s oxygen and nutrients, skin tissue starts to die.<\/p>\n<p>Bed sores start with skin redness or a blister, but can progress to a deep wound that damages muscles, tendons, and bone. Following are ways to prevent bed sores:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change position in bed at least every two hours. In a wheelchair, change position at least hourly.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re able to move yourself, shift position every 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Do not lift the head of your bed greater than 30 degrees to prevent sliding and friction.<\/li>\n<li>Find a sitting or lying position that is 30 degrees toward one side of your body or the other, not squarely on the hip.<\/li>\n<li>Place a pillow under calves to keep your heels off the mattress. Place a pillow between the knees. Do not use donut-ring cushions, which can cut off circulation. Use a special bed mattress or wheelchair cushion.<\/li>\n<li>Wear special pads to protect skin that rests against braces and other devices.<\/li>\n<li>When moving someone, lift rather than drag. Use assistive devices, such as transfer boards and mechanical lifts. Try placing a sheepskin under a body part to decrease friction.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the skin clean and dry. Do not massage bony areas.<\/li>\n<li>If incontinent, use a protective cream on skin that may come in contact with urine or feces. Do not let feces or urine remain in contact with skin for extended periods of time.<\/li>\n<li>Check skin at least daily for signs of pressure problems. Keep sheets clean and free of wrinkles.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain good nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recognizing Pressure Sores<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pressure sores are classified in four stages. Cabot P.O.L. CREAM can be effective to help prevent the development of stage one and stage two pressure sores.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-42\" src=\"https:\/\/cabotskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pressure-Sore-3-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Pressure-Sore-3\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cabotskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pressure-Sore-3-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cabotskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pressure-Sore-3.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical Illustration: Copyright \u00a9 2010 Nucleus Medical Art, All rights reserved &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nucleusinc.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.nucleusinc.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pressure ulcers are serious medical conditions that require treatment from a health care professional.<\/p>\n<p>Seek professional medical advice right away for any open sores, infections, or chronic conditions. This information is for general knowledge and is not intended to replace medical care.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <\/em><em>National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information on preventing bed sores Bed sores (pressure sores) are caused by pressure-typically prolonged and over bony parts of the body in people who are restricted to a bed or chair. The pressure cuts off the blood supply; without blood&#8217;s oxygen and nutrients, skin tissue starts to die. 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