A Resourceful Guide To Treating Bedsores

Cleaning And Dressing Wounds

Individuals who have bedsores, or non-medical caregivers of these individuals, should consult with a doctor for detailed and specific advice for the case at hand. Depending on the stage of the lesion, the wounds may need to be both cleaned and dressed. For general purposes, cleaning and dressing wounds remains a straightforward process, however. Individuals dealing with unbroken skin should wash the area with a gentle cleanser and pat the area dry.

Open sores should be flushed gently with a saline solution every time old bandages are replaced with sterile new ones. Bandages protect broken skin from becoming infected. Individuals can use many different types of dressings like foam, treated coverings, gauze, and film, or a combination thereof to protect the injured area.