A hidden or forgotten enemy is more dangerous than the visible one. Pressure ulcers or commonly known as bedsores have been recognized as a disease entity for ages. Pressure sores have been found in Egyptian mummies, some of which 1 are more than 5,000 years old. It is unrealistic in vulnerable patients to prevent pressure sores indefinitely as it is impossible to deliver perfect 2 nursing care 24x7x365 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bedsore can turn fatal and every medical practitioner is prepared for this fact thus their goal is to minimize the damage of ulcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the centuries the global medical and scientific community is trying to study and understand bedsores and their process but medical experts, including India’s eminent laparoscopic surgeon Dr Amita Jain with her professional experience, believe this disease is here to stay, and for doctors to manage these ulcers, they must understand the basic pathology well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pressure ischemia, i.e. when prolonged sleeping posture due to severe illness or coma, causes stoppage of blood circulation to body parts that are in touch with the bed and constantly bear the whole body\u2019s weight. There are four stages in pressure or bed sore formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stage 1 – <\/strong>This is the mildest stage where pressure sores only affect the upper layer of the skin. There may be a red area on the skin or a discolored area that may be harder to see. The spot doesn\u2019t get lighter when you press on it, or even 10 to 30 minutes after you stop pressing. This means less blood is getting to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms:<\/strong> Pain, burning, or itching are common symptoms. The spot may also feel different from the surrounding skin: firmer or softer, warmer or cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage 2 – <\/strong>at this stage the sore digs deeper below the surface of the patient\u2019s skin. The area may be swollen, warm, and may look like looks like a pus-filled blister. The sore may ooze clear fluid or pus and it could be painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage 3 \u2013<\/strong> at this state the sore has gone through the second layer of skin into the fat tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n