Systemic nursing measures for bedsores in patients with rectal cancer

If rectal cancer patients stay in bed for a long time and do not move properly, it is easy to induce bedsores and even cause infection, which will bring great pain to the patients and affect further treatment. Patients with bedsores should take full care measures to minimize the harm.

1.Diet care

Nutrition is an important factor in wound healing. Malnutrition can reduce the body's immune ability and muscle tone. A high-calorie, high-protein, multivitamin-rich diet should be prepared for patients with bedsores to ensure a reasonable supply of protein, sugar, fat, vitamins, especially vitamins and trace elements, to enhance tissue repair ability.

2. Posture care

Try to avoid friction and compression of bedsores. Family members should help patients turn over and choose a better position. At the same time, pay attention to alternating left and right side-lying positions, place anti-pressure equipment reasonably, turn over every 1 or 2 hours according to the condition of the skin in the compressed area, and put soft pillows or sponge pads in the gaps of the body to make the area supporting the body weight wide and even, so that the positive pressure and effect on the body are distributed over a larger area, thereby reducing the pressure on the skin of the bony protrusion.

3. Defecation and urination care

Patients with rectal cancer may suffer from incontinence, so they should take good care of the urinary catheter to prevent cross infection. Patients with mild symptoms should try not to use a bedpan to avoid aggravating bedsores. The perineum and sacrum should be cleaned and wiped every day to keep them clean and hygienic.

4. Psychological care

Cancer patients generally have severe anxiety. In daily care, we should actively communicate with patients, understand their psychological pressure and psychological demands, reduce their psychological stress level, and help promote the healing of bedsores.