Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist Questions Bed sores

How can I prevent bed sores for my bed ridden father?

My father is 80 years old and has been bed ridden for the past 2 years. Despite of being on a water bed, he is still getting bed sores. What should we do to prevent this?

1 Answer

Turning every 1-2 hours, applying barrier cream in the high pressure areas where there is no ulcer, and regular wound care per wound care team for existing wounds.