Who’s at Risk of Developing Decubitus Ulcers?
Individuals confined to a bed or wheelchair for long periods are at high risk for developing pressure sores. This risk is especially significant for the sick, immobile, and elderly. Caregivers need to be extremely vigilant, as a minor skin irritation can quickly escalate into a serious pressure ulcer. The progression of symptoms can be categorized as follows:
Stage I
The skin appears red or discolored but remains intact. The affected area feels warm and doesn’t lighten when pressed. The skin may feel soft and spongy, or hard and swollen.
Stage II
The outer layer of skin is broken or worn away, exposing the dermis which looks red or pink and may have blisters.
Stage III
The ulcer deepens and resembles a crater. Dead tissue in the wound appears yellow, and the damage may extend into the surrounding tissue, sometimes below healthy-looking skin.
Stage IV
Muscle, tendons, or bone might be visible in the affected area. Deep in the wound, dead tissue appears dark or yellow and crusted. The damage extends into the surrounding tissue, even if it’s not immediately apparent.
How to Avoid Pressure Sores: Natural Tips
Preventing bedsores is easier than treating them. Here are some natural tips to help avoid their formation:
– Keep the skin clean and moisturized using mild organic soaps, and avoid scrubbing too harshly.
– For at-risk patients, check the entire body daily, paying extra attention to vulnerable areas.
– Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently.
– Change body positions every few hours if possible.
– Encourage circulation by placing pillows under the feet when in bed.
– Maintain a nutritious diet rich in protein and vitamin C to support healthy skin.
– When moving a patient or elder, lift them carefully instead of dragging them across a surface.
Can Ozonated Olive Oil Boost the Healing Process of Bed Sores?
Ozonated olive oil can help sterilize and promote healthy skin conditions due to its ozone content. It provides oxygen to surrounding tissue and activates antioxidant response elements (AREs) in your body. These AREs help remove damaged cells, protect healthy cells from free radical damage, build new cells, and expedite the healing of wounds.
Learn More About Global Healing’s Skin Therapy (Ozonated Olive Oil)
Research shows that wounds and surrounding tissue treated with ozonated olive oil heal faster. For over 40 years, ozone therapies have been used successfully in Europe to heal skin wounds like bed sores.
In conclusion, preventing bed sores is the best approach. However, if you need to treat a pressure sore, I recommend using Global Healing’s Skin Therapy. This 100% organic ozonated olive oil paste, saturated with ozone and oxygen, can soothe and alleviate the affected area.
