How Prevent bedsores?

Answer 1

It is usually possible to prevent bedsores from developing or worsening. The patient should be inspected regularly.A bedridden patient should be repositioned at least once every two hours while awake.

Answer 2

The best ways to prevent pressure sores are....good nutrition for optimal health, frequent skin checks to assess for the first signs of pressure problems, such as redness, and finally...turning yourself or the patient at least every two hours from the back to the sides...If the patient is able to get out of bed at all...this should be encouraged as it will also help in the prevention of pressure sores.

Answer 3

to prevent pressure sores you must roll the bed ridden patient every two hours.

Answer 4

People whose movement or sense of touch is limited by disability and disease should be monitored to insure that the skin remains clean, dry, healthy.