Things You'll Need:
- Antibacterial cleanser
- Gauze
- Foam, fiber or gel pads
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Step 1
Clean the bedsores and the skin with antibacterial cleanser. This is imperative to preventing serious infections from developing in the open wound.
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Step 2
Reposition the patient every two hours to prevent additional bedsores from emerging and keeping pressure off the existing lesions.
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Step 3
Give the patient the required vitamins and minerals, which improve hydration and energy levels. Malnutrition contributes to the body not being able to fight against bedsores.
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Step 4
Inspect the skin and existing lesions to be sure there are no new bedsores, and that the existing sores are not deteriorating further.
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Step 5
Use padded materials such as foam, fiber or gels to relieve the pressure on the areas where bedsores are most probable or need to heal.













