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2021-09-27 04:49:40
My 71 old father is bed riden with brain stroke since last 5 month. Since coming from hospital he has bed sore so doctor suggested use of megaheal and neusporin, we are doing it at home every day 2 times still the wound it not showing any relief. Is there any other way to treat bed sore. Please also find pic from today cleaning.
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This wound has healthy granulation. Now it is ready for operation by flap.
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consult a surgeon or plastic surgeon for procedure.

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Dressing is required only once in a day. This wound will take long time to heal and your patience. Keep the patient always on a “ karwat “ and never flat even if you are using air bed.

Answered2021-09-27 13:13:07

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Yes. There are ways to treat bedsore. Visit a plastic surgeon for surgical treatment if the patient is fit for anaesthesia.
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Also there is negative pressure dressing by some agents costing around 5 to 8 k for 5 days dressing which can also help fast healing

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