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Signs and Symptoms of Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores):
Pressure ulcers happen when blood flow to a particular area of skin is cut-off, posing the most significant risk to those confined to a bed or a wheelchair as the result of another medical condition. Advanced bedsores risk developing an infection and causing more severe health problems, so identifying and treating the wounds early is important. Watch for these symptoms:
- Skin discoloration
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Pus-like draining from wound
Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores):
Various injuries, diseases, and conditions can increase your risk of developing bedsores, such as:
- Immobility, whether due to poor health or injury
- Diabetes
- Poor nutrition
- Vascular disease
- Incontinence
- Spinal cord injury
Pressure Ulcer (Bedsores) Treatment
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative pressure wound pumps utilize vacuum-like equipment to assist in pressure ulcer treatment. Top wound pump manufacturers offer user-friendly kits, educational resources, and specialty dressing options to make treatment simple and effective.
Specialty Dressings and Wound Care Supplies
Often with wound care, you'll need specific dressings to aid in the healing process. Wound dressing manufacturers offer a wide array of specialty dressings, collagens, silvers, alginates and even basics such as gauze, tape, and bandages.How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Hear more from Lincare patientsNPWT Pump Options:
Cork Medical Nisus®
This is used to manage and promote healing in wounds that are difficult to heal or have become chronic.
Genadyne® XLR8 Plus NPWT Pump
This is designed to apply continuous or intermittent negative pressure to a wound or surgical incision to help promote wound healing.
Additional Lincare Services
Pharmacy
Lincare Pharmacy Services delivers your medications straight to your home when you need them.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Find a variety of durable medical equipment, from mobility aids to sleep therapy supplies.
Long-Term Care
For residents with chronic breathing disorders, our long-term care services may help them achieve a higher health-related quality of life.
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