pressure sore

AIDA CAMACHO · 10-08-2005, 07:07 PM

Hi my son has a stage 2 pressure sore does he need antibiotics and should he go have it looked at by his doctor? what is ususally recomemded for this stage? thanks you so!

SCI-Nurse · 10-08-2005, 11:14 PM

aida comacho - Where is the pressure sore? He needs to keep all pressure off of it, keep it clean and dry. Yes, if he has a stage 2 pressure ulcer, he needs to be seen by the doctor for recommended treatment. Please do not let this go without evaluation.

The University of Alabama has a variety of information on this topic.
http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/show.a...1&return=21874

I would also suggest that you go to the 'search' window on this website and simply enter the words 'pressure sores' or 'pressure ulcer'; you will find many previous posts on this topic as it is a frequent topic. CRF

AIDA CAMACHO · 10-09-2005, 04:09 AM

his [pressure sore is on his middle butt area like by his butt bone thanks!!

SCI-Nurse · 10-09-2005, 07:37 PM

Aida Comacho - With the location of the sore, it is very important that he be seen by his doctor as soon as possible. The butt location is such a vulnerable area and has the added problem of possible contamination when doing his bowel program. CRF

10-08-2005, 07:07 PM	#1
AIDA CAMACHO Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51	pressure sore Hi my son has a stage 2 pressure sore does he need antibiotics and should he go have it looked at by his doctor? what is ususally recomemded for this stage? thanks you so!

10-08-2005, 11:14 PM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,303	pressure sore aida comacho - Where is the pressure sore? He needs to keep all pressure off of it, keep it clean and dry. Yes, if he has a stage 2 pressure ulcer, he needs to be seen by the doctor for recommended treatment. Please do not let this go without evaluation. The University of Alabama has a variety of information on this topic. http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/show.a...1&return=21874 I would also suggest that you go to the 'search' window on this website and simply enter the words 'pressure sores' or 'pressure ulcer'; you will find many previous posts on this topic as it is a frequent topic. CRF Last edited by SCI-Nurse; 10-08-2005 at 11:18 PM. Reason: additional information

10-09-2005, 04:09 AM	#3
AIDA CAMACHO Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51	pressure sore spot his [pressure sore is on his middle butt area like by his butt bone thanks!!

10-09-2005, 07:37 PM	#4
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,303	pressure sore Aida Comacho - With the location of the sore, it is very important that he be seen by his doctor as soon as possible. The butt location is such a vulnerable area and has the added problem of possible contamination when doing his bowel program. CRF

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