25.1.19
PRESSURE/BED Sores
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 25, Palliative Care.
Clinical Description
- Immobility, advanced disease, cachexia. Occasionally need referral for surgical debridement.
Investigations
Common causes (see relevant chapter for details)
Non-pharmacological
- support for family members to conduct regular (2 hourly) turning, clean/dry bed linen, positioning
Pharmacological
- see section on management of pain
Complications and Referral Criteria
- Depending on the level of care, refer appropriately for comprehensive care.
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