Your doctor will take a close look at the skin to determine if there is a bed wound and how badly the wound is. He will try to classify your wound up to a certain stage. Determining the stage of the wound helps you to apply the best treatment method. It may also require a blood test to assess your overall health.

Bed Wound Treatment

Wound care treatment usually requires a highly disciplined approach:

– A physician who controls the treatment process and plan

– A home care doctor or home care nurse who specializes in caring

– Nurse or medical assistant providing care support to manage the

– A physical therapist who can help improve mobility

Dietitian following your nutrition needs and recommending a good diet

A dermatologist specializing in skin diseases

-A neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon or plastic surgeon

Reducing Bed Wound Pressure

The first step in a bed wound treatment is to reduce the pressure and friction that cause the wound. Strategies include:

Repositioning
If there are bed sores, change the position frequently, the frequency of changing the patient’s position depends on the condition and quality of the surface. If you usually use a wheelchair, try changing the load every 15 minutes and changing the position every hour. If the patient is in bed, change position every two hours.

Using Support Surfaces
Use special mattress, cushion, and cushion to help lay down or protect against vulnerable skin.

Wound Cleaning and Wrapping

Care and treatment for bed wound is related to how deep the wound is. Generally, the process of cleaning and dressing a wound includes:

Cleaning: If the affected skin has not suffered serious damage, it should be cleaned, washed and dry. When changing clothes, open wounds should be cleaned with water or brine.

Placing a bandage: Bandage accelerates healing by keeping the wound moist. It also creates a barrier against infection and keeps the wound around the wound.

Removing damaged tissues: The wounds need to be damaged, dead or infected from the affected tissues for proper healing. A number of methods are required to remove a damaged tissue, so you should seek help from your doctor.