Bedsore Flashcards
What is a bedsore?
A chronic open sore due to a long period of pressure from lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair.
Who is mostly affected by bedsores?
People with unconsciousness, hemiplegia, paralysis of lower legs, or patients who are lying in bed for years.
Where do bedsores mostly occur?
On the back, sacrum area, and heels.
What is the initial stage of a bedsore?
It starts with erythema (redness of skin)
What follows erythema in the development of a bedsore?
It forms ulceration that is difficult to heal.
What is the TCM etiology of chronic disease?
Disorder of Qi and Blood
What leads to the failure in nourishing skin and muscle?
Disorder of Qi and Blood
What can cause bedsores?
Skin is rubbed frequently
What contributes to the invasion of toxins in bedsores?
Open wound
What is the initial manifestation of bedsores?
Local skin becomes dark red and then damaged to form a lesion.
What happens to the surroundings of a bedsore?
The surroundings become swollen and diffuse.
What occurs as a bedsore progresses?
Rotten flesh drops off and forms ulceration.
Is there always pain associated with bedsores?
May have pain or may not.
The following is considered a _____ prognosis.
The center of ulceration separates from
the healthy flesh and oozes out a small amount of pus with a
less swollen surroundings
Good
The following is considered a _____ prognosis.
The swelling develops and oozes out
foul and turbid pus, the surrounding forms an empty shell, accompanied by general symptoms such as lassitude, emaciation,
and poor appetite
Poor
What are the main points to treat Bedsores?
Tonify Qi + Nourish Blood
ST-36 + GB-34 + SP-6 + LI-11 + SJ-5
