What medicine should I use for initial bedsores

What medicine should I use for initial bedsores

Bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers) are injuries caused by long-term pressure due to ischemia and hypoxia in the skin and subcutaneous tissues. They are more common in patients with long-term bedridden or mobility difficulties. Initial bedsores (usually stage I or stage II) are mainly manifested as redness, swelling or superficial ulcers in the skin. Timely medication and care are the key to preventing the disease from worsening. The following are medication and nursing suggestions for early stage bedsores.

1. Typical symptoms of early bedsores

Initial bedsores can be divided into the following two stages:

2. Common medicines for early stage bedsores

For initial bedsores, the main choice of drugs is to prevent inflammation, promote healing and prevent infection. The following are common drug classifications and representative products:

3. Key points for care for early bedsores

1.Reduce stress: Turn over every 2 hours, use an air cushion bed or pressure relief pad.
2.Keep your skin clean: Clean gently with warm water to avoid friction.
3.Nutritional support: Supplement protein, vitamin C and zinc to promote wound healing.
4.Avoid wetness: Change diapers or bed sheets in time to keep them dry.

4. Situations that need to be vigilant

If the following symptoms appear, it may indicate infection or worsening of the condition. You need to seek medical treatment immediately:

• Increased effusion or purulent in the wound
• Skin around it is red, swollen, and fever
• Patients have fever or pain

5. Precautions for preventing bedsores

Prevention is better than treatment, especially for high-risk groups (such as the elderly and diabetics):

1. Regularly check the compressed area (sacral and coccyx, heel, etc.).
2. Use moisturizer to improve skin barrier function.
3. Avoid direct massage of the red area to avoid aggravating damage.

Summary: In the early stage, the medication for bedsores is mainly antibacterial and healing, and it can effectively control the condition with scientific care. If your own treatment does not improve, be sure to seek professional medical help in a timely manner.