How Can I Prevent and Treat Pain in a Pressure Ulcer?
How Can I Prevent and Treat Pain in a Pressure Ulcer?My loved one has a pressure ulcer and it seems to be very painful. How can I help make her more comfortable?Answer: Pressure ulcers are painful. For a patient with a pressure ulcer, everyday activities such as turning, lifting, changing, and cleaning them can be miserable experiences. The pressure sore needs to be cleaned and dressed regularly, causing more agony. You can help prevent and treat pain from a pressure sore by following three simple recommendations: • Reduce Contact and Pressure to the Sore It’s a good idea to minimize pressure on a sore that has already developed. Limiting pressure will help prevent the sore from getting worse and will prevent pain from contact. For example, if the person you’re caring for has a sore on her lower back, keep her positioned comfortably on her side. Maintain a turning schedule of every two hours, alternating back and forth. For more information on turning and positioning, see
