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Bed sore is incr. despite daily bandage
Patient is Paraplegic, so have been lying on bed or sitting on wheel chair. Due to which there is a bed sore, which despite daily bandage change is increasing in size and depth. Location is right above Butt line in the middle. It's current size is 4cm X 4cm.
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Need to be assed by surgeon
Change position every 2hrly
Water bed
Try to keep that area dry
Use t bac powder
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Bed sores needs to be assessed for its depth. Deeper bed sores need surgical treatment.
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pt should consult a plastic surgeon.
he should use a alfa bed or water bed.
frequently change position
wound care
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it may be infected which would further stress on his body. get it assessed by a plastic surgeon
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