Can Bed Sores Be Treated?
When a bed sore is left untreated the skin can crack and break open, causing serious infections such as osteomyelitis, sepsis, and necrotizing fasciitis. However, if the bed sore is treated as soon as it appears, it can be healed before more serious health problems occur. There are several treatment methods available for bed sores. These treatments usually depend on the severity of the sore and can range from simple cleaning, to the surgical removal of damaged tissue. Keeping the wound clean and free of foreign debris is one of the most common ways to treat bed sores. When the skin has broken, the risk for infection increases greatly. Keeping the area clean and changing a resident’s bed linen, clothes and bandages, as well as proper daily hygienic maintenance are key factors in preventing infections. Keeping the wound hydrated is also a good step in the prevention of infections. Allowing moisture to surround the bed sore will promote the formation of granulation tissue (the fibrous con
