Bed sore prevention and care

🛏️ What Are Bed Sores?

Bed sores, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are skin and tissue injuries caused by prolonged pressure, especially in bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients.

🩸 Common Sites:

• Lower back (sacrum)
• Hips
• Heels
• Elbows
• Shoulder blades

⚠️ Why Are They Dangerous?

• They can quickly worsen if untreated—progressing from mild redness to deep wounds.
• Risk of serious infection, including cellulitis or sepsis.
• Painful and slow to heal in elderly or diabetic patients.

✅ How to Prevent Bed Sores at Home

1. Frequent Position Change

• Reposition the patient every 2 hours
• Use turning charts or alarms if needed

2. Use of Anti-Bedsore Aids

• Air or water mattresses
• Gel cushions for wheelchairs
• Foam wedges to reduce pressure points

3. Skin Care

• Keep skin clean and dry
• Use barrier creams (zinc oxide or petroleum jelly) to protect skin
• Inspect skin daily for redness or irritation

4. Nutrition & Hydration

• High-protein diet with vitamins C, E, and zinc
• Ensure 2–3 litres of water/day (if not restricted)

5. Mobility Assistance

• Even small limb movements help improve blood flow
• Passive physiotherapy can be done for immobile patients

🏥 Bed Sore Wound Care (Home Services)

Includes:

• Cleaning wounds with saline or antiseptic solution
• Applying medical dressings (foam, hydrocolloid, alginate)
• Debridement (removal of dead tissue), if prescribed
• Use of antibiotics or topical creams (e.g., silver sulfadiazine)
• Pain management and infection monitoring

📍 Home Care Providers in Tamil Nadu

1. Anbu Sri Sai Home Nursing – Coimbatore/Salem

• Bed sore cleaning, wound dressing, pressure sore monitoring
• 📞 78715 31777 / 91597 66477

2. Sakthi Home Nursing – Tamil Nadu-wide

• Offers wound debridement, daily nurse visits, and air-bed guidance
• 📞 99527 95188

3. GetzInfoz Elder Care – Tamil Nadu

• Non-medical and nursing support for bed sore prevention and care
• Offers flexible plans: hourly, daily, or 24×7

💸 Estimated Costs

🧭 When to Call a Professional

Call a trained nurse or doctor if:

• You see blisters, open wounds, pus, or foul smell
• The patient develops fever or pain near the sore
• The wound does not heal in 1–2 weeks