What are bed sores?

Bed Sores are also called “Pressure Ulcers”. Bed sores are usually the result of prolonged excessive pressure on the skin. When an external pressure which is greater than 32 mm Hg is on skin, the pressure will squeezes tiny vessel. As a result, the pressure can reduce the blood supply to the skin and the tissues under the skin. When skin lacks nutrients for too long, the tissue dies and pressure ulcer forms.

 

How to prevent the bed sores

 

Any attempt to prevent bed sores must therefore aim to reduce the pressure and shorten its duration. The duration of pressure can be shortened by regularly repositioning the patient.

Preventive Device

 

Using a specially designed bed, mattress can help. These include air-filled, alternating-pressure mattresses, gel, special foam mattress etc. It helps to spread pressure over a wider area.