How To Treat A Bedsore That Won’T Heal
When is Debridement Necessary?
Bedsores have four stages of development. While Stage I and II bedsores can usually heal within weeks to months with consistent care of the wound, Stage III and IV bedsores are much more difficult to treat. This is because, at this point, the bedsore has cut into the deeper layers of skin, tissue, and muscle and, as such, requires more aggressive treatment in order to heal.
Debridementis one such form of treatment. Debridement involves the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound. It’s accomplished with a variety of methods, including the following:
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Although the aforementioned treatments can help heal bedsores that have progressed into a later stage, the fact of the matter is that bedsores should never develop in the first place. When nursing home residents receive proper care and attention from staff, it is very unlikely that a bedsore will develop.
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