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Got a bed sore
Posted on 07/16/08, 02:26 pm
GRRR!!!
Got it from not checking my ROHO cushion & one side was down further than it was supposed to be.
Anybody got any ideas on how to treat it? It is in stage 1.
Got it from not checking my ROHO cushion & one side was down further than it was supposed to be.
Anybody got any ideas on how to treat it? It is in stage 1.
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Reply #1 07/23/08 7:04pm
I have not had one yet. Can you describe it and its stages? -
Reply #2 07/23/08 7:40pm
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Reply #3 07/24/08 2:36pm
Thanks. I need a thin wheelchair pad that cushions without making my chair too high to get in to. I bought one, but it did not work--too tall. -
Reply #4 07/24/08 4:56pm
Have you looked at Roho 2 inch cushion? If you are in the chair very long, the Roho really protects your rear end. -
Reply #5 07/25/08 7:50pm
I am going to google it now. Thanks, Kelly. :) -
Reply #6 07/30/08 8:06am
Found this at a friends web site. I try so hard to get enough protein in everyday but rarely make it.
Nutrition Guidelines for people with active pressure sores
*note-these guidelines are general and may be modified by your physician or dietician as appropriate.
Current weight:______ weight in kg: (lbs/2.2) ______ Presser sore stage:______
Stage 1 sores need 1.1gm of protein/kg/24 hours
Stage 2 sores need 1. 2 gm of protein/kg/24 hours
Stage 3 sores need 1.3 gm of protein/kg/24 hours
Stage 4 sores need 1.4-5 gm of protein/kg/24 hours
Your current needs: (weight in kg x protein needs per stage) ______gms of protein per day.
Good protein sources include meat, fish, poultry, cottage cheese, soybeans, tofu, and milk products. Choose low-fat options when possible to avoid unwanted weight gain. You can purchase some protein powder in bulk at health food stores (and some grocery stores) and add it to your food to increase protein intake. It adds well to foods such as oatmeal, shakes, and baked goods.
Water is necessary to assist with wound healing. 8 8-oz glasses per day is recommended as a minimum. Carry a sports bottle with you at all times to ensure that you have access to plenty of water.
Supplements recommended:
Basic multivitamin-1 tablet per day
Vitamin C 250 mg two times per day for nonsmokers, four times per day for smokers
Zinc sulfate-220 mg two times per day, or elemental zinc 40 mg per day
Vitamin A-2500 every day for 14 days. Stop after 14 days
Arginine-7 to 15 gms her day
Glutathione-10 to 20 g per day
The above supplements are necessary to promote wound healing. For example, a deficiency in zinc can lead to a delay in wound healing.
For more specific recommendations for yourself, consult your doctor, nurse, a registered dietitian. Above guidelines are general guidelines only and do not include special dietary needs such as for diabetes.
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