libbyjo5

My home patient has a decub that just won't heal. He is a teen paraplegic and the wound is on his buttock. He's been on bedrest for 1+yrs (not totally compliant). It has almost healed but then just opens back up. It's been opened and sewn closed more...

Hmmm..hyperbaric O2 therapy..would insurance cover this? and Is the Aquacel Ag a silver drsg? they have tried the silver I know. As far as himself researching, he is dev. delayed and that is not in his realm of capabilities, but his parents could. th...

Thanks everyone! yes, he has been on an air mattress, he has a G-button and gets supplemental feedings over night of Isosource 1.5 cal. He has no diabetes. Tried the silver. And as far as keeping pressure off it, that something that the family coul...