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My father's condition?
Hello, I have a really sick dad whose been hospitalized for almost two months now. He went in due to another reason concerning brain damage, which he now has a vp shunt for...but in the process of laying in that hospital bed for so long, he got a really bad bedsore/wound on his buttocks area which almost leads to his anal area. There's a lot going on with this given the fact that he's immobilized, I've been looking into different articles on bedsores, different cure creams such as Terrasil. The doctors are now considering hospice for him and I don't feel like they're doing just about everything they can for him. I need an opinion from someone else in this field, some advice, knowledge, or something please. I'm desperate for answers. I've never experienced anything scarier than this. Is there no hope for him, what can we do to help him?
2 Answers
HI. Your fathers condition does sound complex, and without actual personal examination it would be difficult to comment. If you are concerned about the quality of care, it would be perfectly reasonable to request a 2nd opinion. Hospital to hospital transfers are difficult due to insurance reasons, but in situations where there is serious disagreement between the family and treatment team regarding the course of action, it may be possible.
Im sorry to hear that you and your father are going through such a difficult time. Unfortunately bedsores are a common condition for patients who are immobile and immunocompromised. Bedsores can often develop on heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. The treatments can range from moisturizing the skin around the sores to keep the surrounding skin hydrated, barrier creams to soothe and protect the irritated skin, negative pressure wound therapy or debridement. Keeping the area clean, covered with a dressing and frequent position changes typically every 12 hours are very important in these patients. Given the diagnosis of Diabetes however, these types of wounds can take a very long time to heal. Get Outlook for iOShttpsaka.mso0ukef