The clearest answer to the question of what is a bedsore. Bed sores encountered by patients who have to lie down for a long time are tissue necrosis, that is, tissue death.

How does a bedsore occur?

The main factor in the formation of bedsores is the lack of nutrients and oxygen in the tissue.

Pressure in the circulatory system, i.e. in the vessels, leads to the risk of bedsores. It restricts the transport of nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and leads to the formation of bedsores.

The biggest cause of closure, especially in capillaries, is constant and recurring pressure. Because the patient is immobile, bedsores are most likely to occur in areas where there are bone spurs.

What to look out for in bedsores?

After the formation ofa bedsore, different factors come into play.

First of all, as with any wound, a bedsore is a type of wound that should be kept at an ideal humidity level.

Since bedsores usually occur in the coccyx area, it is difficult to keep the ideal humidity level. The nappy used for urine / faeces problem together with sweat also causes a separate risk.

The urine/faeces remaining in the nappy should not interact with the existing bed sore. In such a case, it may cause major problems and infection.

Transfer and position changes of the patient with bedsores are also very important. The patient should not be pulled or exposed to friction for reasons such as slipping on the bed.

If a bedsore has occurred, treatment is a very demanding process for both the patient and the patient's relatives. First of all, treatment should be planned under the control and guidance of a physician and wound care specialist.

From the patient's point of view, bedsores cause pain of different intensities, infection, different movement limitations and care obligations. Bed sores that are not treated in time and progressive bedsores may create conditions requiring surgical intervention.

Surgical intervention in bedsore. 3rd and 4th stage in bedsore are the periods when tissue damage occurs, usually requiring tissue transplantation.

In stage 4 bedsore, bone is now visible and tissue transplantation is mandatory. Patients who undergo tissue transplantation are also at risk of recurrence of the bedsore.

Nutrition in bedsore treatment. The patient's nutrition is very important in bedsore treatment. It is a process that should be guided by a specialised dietician or physician. The needs that differ from patient to patient make it necessary to offer personalised solutions.

Factors such as age, nutrition, infection, general condition of the case, height, weight, etc. are important in bedsore.

BedAiD air mattresses are produced by considering all factors for patients at risk of bedsore. With this feature, it is the only air mattress type in the world that is produced individually.

As a conservative (protective) unit, BedAiD air mattress types provide maximum protection to the patient.

Patients who encounter bed sores for the first time are recommended to get information from specialised physicians and plan the wound treatment process together.