When a person lays or sits in one position for a long time the blood does not flow to the skin area that is compressed. Eventually the skin will breakdown and a sore will develop. Finally the skin will break and there will be a risk of infection. This may become serious.
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| Bedsores like the one on this youngsters hip are preventable.Children With Disabilities Uganda |
To prevent bedsores the immobile person should be turned every 2 hours. Or if they are sitting they should change their position every 2 hours.
If the person already has a bed sore, they should never lay on the bedsore. Laying on the bedsore will cause more breakdown and damage. Lay the person or sit them so that they are not resting on the bedsore.
This is an important point, especially for people who have limited mobility and spend long periods in bed. Regular repositioning is essential, but pressure-relieving support can also be helpful as part of a broader prevention routine. An alternating-pressure mattress such as the Believia AM-03 Air Mattress can help reduce prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas and may be worth considering for bedridden patients. It should be used alongside regular repositioning, skin care, and appropriate medical guidance.
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