Pielęgniarstwo Chirurgiczne i Angiologiczne

Abstract

3/2011 vol. 5
Case report

When prevention fails... A problem not only bedsores hospital

Pielęgniarstwo Chirurgiczne i Angiologiczne 2011; 3: 171-174
Online publish date: 2011/11/07
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Pressure ulcer is considered a chronic wound and is found in patients requiring long-term bed care. It can develop in just a few hours, the treatment is not always successful and the accompanying infection increases the risk of death.

Aim : Presenting a case of complete recovery from a grade V decubitus wound in home treatment despite bad prognosis and with employing conservative care. Grade V decubitus wound in a patient at high risk of developing bedsores (9 points in Braden scale and 10 points in Norton scale) treated conservatively with use of new generation dressing. Wound healed completely after 6 weeks. Application of new generation dressing and implants allows for faster and more successful treatment of decubitus wounds.
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