How do you prevent bed sores with someone who's paralyzed?

I have an identical twin sister who was in an accident and became paralyzed from the neck down. She's completely helpless and we have to change her diapers and tube feed her and suction her lungs, etc...We're 17 and I take care of her a lot. Just recently my mother and I noticed she's getting a type of red sore on her upper thigh. Does anyone who's knowledgeable know how you would properly treat a bed sore and prevent further sores and rashes?How do you prevent bed sores with someone who's paralyzed?
Turning her to prevent pressure sores is very important, as they develop anywhere the internal skeletal structure places pressure on the skin, such as the heels, backs of the thighs, buttocks and coccyx, under the shoulderblades, and behind the head. A dietary supplement such as Prosource may be recommended to provide her with extra protein to help heal new sores, and careful bathing must be done, with areas susceptible to pressure sores coated with a cream such as A/D ointment, Calazime, or Greer's Goo.

Anytime urine or fecal matter remains on the skin it produces acids and toxins that will continue skin breakdown and must be continually kept cleaned off the skin.

Now if the sore is on her upper thigh, that is not a pressure sore. It is likely a skin infection, perhaps staph aureus. It should be checked by a doctor, but standard treatments can include topical antibiotic creams or internal antibiotics. In any case I would consult a doctor.How do you prevent bed sores with someone who's paralyzed?
Your poor sister has to be moved all the time, about four times a day and the bed sores have to be addressed right away with a cream the doc can give you, Rub it in to prevent bed sores. Once they start your in trouble for infection as her immune system is already in jeopardy.

She should be turned constantly and move so they don't get irritated. There are county courses for this if you check. You can also get compensation from Social security for her care.
Hi! Every time you change the diaper try to a give her a warm towel wash on the areas then pat dry it properly and dust some talcum powder allover it. Hope it will help, if not please do consult your doctor . I have a son 17months old he had also some similar rashes because of long time diapers when i tried these process on him it was really gone within few days.Will pray for your sister to recover soon and best of luck to and your family! You people seems to be very Strong keep it up that's how a real family stands together. God bless you all!



Thank you!
Apply nivea cream
My late wife died due to a brain tumour and the last month of her life was spent lying on her back in our bed. I changed the bed linen daily and she was regularly given a sponge bath, but did not need to regularly change her position because she was on a water bed.



As you may know, a water mattress supports the body's weight evenly, so there are no points where circulation is impaired or the skin is irritated because of pressure.



The nurses who visited on a daily basis to check on how we were doing commented on the fact that there was never any sign of pressure sores developing.



There are, however, several downsides of water mattresses. Firstly, they are a bit ';squidgy';, so changing the bed linen requires learning a new technique. Another disadvantage I can see in your case is that standard water-bed platforms are quite low, which would cause problems for those caring for your sister. Also, they cannot be partly elevated ?raising the head or foot end of the bed ?which I suspect may be something which your sister finds enjoyable.



Contrary to popular myth, they are not so heavy that they are likely to fall through the floor, nor is damage to the mattress likely to result in a catastrophic flood. They are also heated and generally just very comfortable to lie on, so that might be something your sister finds nice.



I'm not sure if a water-bed would a solution to some ?or any ?of the challenges facing you and your family, but you might seek advice on flotation mattresses from the medical experts who are assisting you.
These can be a big problem, and lead to major infection. The first thing is to keep an eye out - so good job on that!

The key is to not let her sit or lay in one position too long. If she uses a wheelchair at all, get some type of gel cushion for the seat, and make sure to shift her around every couple hours. I'm sure you fidget when you sit for a long time - it's because your body needs to adjust. She can't do that for herself, so you'll have to do it for her.

If she's in bed most of the time, the same thing applies. She should spend time lying on her back and both sides, no more than a couple hours between position changes. Use pillows to prop her on one side or the other.

As for the sore that's already started, you might want to have her doctor take a look, just to make sure it's not a major issue already. The doctor may want you to use some kind of prescription cream or ointment. If not, you can use something as simple as A%26amp;D ointment to help heal it and prevent more.

If you need any more help, feel free to send me a message.