bedsores/pressure sores

[kwilhelm2]

My father in law had a bedsore starting.  We used Bag Balm alternated with Emu Oil.  The external redness has almost gone away but under the skin is a lumpy mess and it is quickly getting bigger.  Does anyone know what this is and what to do about it?  I will call the doctor on Monday but of course, it's Friday.  A nurse friend told me it might be a boil or cyst starting.  I would like to get it taken care of before it bursts open.  Any suggestions?  

[jo929]

I wish that i could tell you what to do, but i cant my mom had bedsores before she passed away, and we tried so hard, but all we could do was turn her, and somehow she gor right back on the sore   i wish you and the family lots of luck  jo

[caregiver222]

These are very dangerous and require the attention of a specialist in wound care. Do NOT delay. My little sweety-pie, the love of my life, is 103 years old and seven months. She developed a Class 2 Decubis ulcer in the hospital during January, and it took until this month for it to entirely disappear. It's GONE. Generally there is a nutritional component and high caloric intake is recommended. You really need a specialists input.

[caregiver222]

I might add, my 103 year old has absolutely positively no sign that she ever had a bedsore,  five months after a nasty one. So don't give up. You need good high calorie nutrition, soft things to sleep and sit on, and frequent repositioning (until it gets better).

[justvincez]

My father is 67 years old and has multiple physical, neurological and communicative problems as a result of traumatic brain injury. I provide total care 24/7. In dealing with bed sores or ulcers, his bed and mattress are important to prevent pressure spots. He has an electric homecare bed, with rails, and selectair mattress system. The mattress is an 8 inch air mattress that is connected to a unit that constantly circulates air in the mattress, under him. The firmness can be adjusted and there is a setting for when his bed is in a sitting position. The bed, rails and mattress system will cost around $8,000. The air or gel overlays that is placed on top of a regular mattress did little to help with pressure spots management, in my experience.