The treatment of pressure ulcers with good nutrition

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The treatment of pressure ulcers with good nutrition Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:21 PM PDT People who remain in the same position for long periods, are vulnerable to pressure ulcers, or as they are often called, bedsores. Since this is not always associated with a bed and has nothing to do with the same bed, which is more generally accepted term pressure ulcer. And 'the imprint of the body against a surface for a long time that causes pain to create . The ancient Egyptians suffered from these wounds, or interpret the scars on his mummified remains. It may not matter what they are called, are painful and can lead to serious infection and can be even more problematic than just a simple bump or bruise her. Some people are more prone to this scourge of others, and some of these people will never heal from a. The sores may start at less than an hour and the press can take months to heal. Pressure ulcers are a painful reality Anyone can be a> Skins, although some groups are more susceptible than others. Older women, especially those who have heart disease and / or diabetes are among the most vulnerable population. Those who are small and thin, even in a much higher risk for pressure sores, as the largest buildup of pressure from the bones rubbing against the skin and then against the surface that is on. Areas of the body that are particularly vulnerable to this type of pain, are thosethe bony prominences such as elbows, heels, and the bottom curve of the back and the back. called pressure ulcers are a combination of constant pressure in the bones can rub through the skin and poor diet. Anyone at high risk of developing pressure ulcers or resume must with great care to improve their diet. Poor nutrition is the most important factor for the prevention andTreatment of pressure ulcers. A person who is severely malnourished, in pain to a much higher risk of developing serious and potentially life-threatening pressure. A doctor will determine the amount of damage that is done on the surface of the skin and the underlying structure of how serious the injury is, it refers to a phenomenon known as tunneling. While pressure ulcer can begin as redness continued until the source pressure is removed, the skin can quicklyCrack the damage and then begins to travel through many layers of the skin, muscles and sometimes down to the same bone. The redness indicates that some damage was already done, but there are those who can not remember that character or tingling and pain that is associated with the same injury. Those who have a reduced sensitivity may not be aware of a problem, especially if based on a territory that can not see until it's too late. There arethree ways to avoid pressure points: – Thorough examination and monitoring – Proper nutrition – The proper treatment What should be monitored with a high risk of pressure ulcers and have checked their skin more thoroughly and frequently. Those who spend much time in a wheelchair or bed, the position should change from just a head to toe assessment of each change of towels. Frequent rotation and position changesshould also be done. In most nursing homes, the recommended time of going to bed two hours checking, but this time it might be too long for some people. It's not just small and thin people who get the bruises, they can get people even more if they are not well lit and clean. Those who are incontinent, may be at higher risk of pressure ulcers, because the urine can worsen the condition of their skin even faster. Always the right diet Some ofpeople who are in the highest risk group for pressure ulcers and higher risk of malnutrition as well. Some conditions, such as Alzheimer's and dementia, diabetes and others can cause poor appetite and may also lead to eating problems really are. You may forget to eat, forgetting to eat or not eat, that is no longer good. Getting the right nutrition is important, and a protein supplement, as part of the wholeHealthy eating can be a good idea, especially as regards the increase in demand for these nutrients to heal the damage from the bed sore. Appropriate treatment for pressure ulcers includes methods to facilitate the pressure pads, including wool and turning often and repositioning. Pressure ulcer that serious, such as redness, only takes a few minutes, if your doctor for proper treatment are reviewed. In some cases, drugs that haveare necessary for the plague, especially if it is tunneling deep skin damage and serious. In other cases, the condition of a hospital stay may be necessary to prevent deadly infections and constant monitoring.

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