WOUND CARE & CLEANSING

Treating Wounds

By Elizabeth Eby

Wound is the medical term for an injury that occurs when skin is torn, cut, sore, bruised, punctured, or similarly damaged. Most wounds can be treated at home using ordinary first aid techniques Read more

 

Diabetes and Wound Care

People with diabetes often notice that their skin gets itchy, dry, and is easily injured. People with diabetes have poor blood circulation, which means the body is slower to heal wounds. A person with diabetes may not even notice an injury until he or she already has an infection Read more

 

Proper Wound Cleansing

Proper wound cleansing, treatment, and protection from contamination can prevent infections. The following three simple steps are recommended for infection prevention. Read more

 

Recognizing & Treating Bed Sores

By Elizabeth Eby

Pressure or bed sores occur when pressure on the weight-bearing and/or bony parts of the body reduces the blood supply to a particular area. You may see bed sores on the heels and hip bones, the base of the spine, the shoulder blades, the knees, and the back of the head. While preventing bed sores may be difficult for someone who is bedridden, there are steps you can take to decrease the risk. The most important step is to avoid prolonged pressure on any one part of the body. Help your loved one move at least every two hours. Read more