Pressure Injuries & Bedsores
Compassionate in-home care for pressure ulcers with advanced wound treatment, pressure redistribution strategies, and comprehensive caregiver education to promote healing and prevent new injuries.
What Are Pressure Injuries?
Pressure injuries (also called bedsores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers) are areas of skin and tissue damage caused by sustained pressure that reduces blood flow to vulnerable parts of the body. They typically develop over bony areas such as the tailbone, hips, heels, and elbows. Pressure injuries range from Stage 1 (red, non-blanchable skin) to Stage 4 (full-thickness wounds exposing muscle or bone), and can develop quickly—sometimes within hours—in patients with limited mobility. Without proper prevention and treatment, these wounds can lead to serious infections and significant impact on quality of life.
Who Qualifies for This Service?
You may benefit from pressure injury care if you or your loved one has:
- Limited ability to change positions independently
- An existing pressure sore at any stage (1-4)
- Recent hospitalization with prolonged bed rest
- Mobility impairment from stroke, spinal injury, or other conditions
- Use of wheelchair for extended periods daily
- Chronic conditions affecting circulation or nutrition
- Need for caregiver education on prevention techniques
- Difficulty accessing specialized wound care clinics
Red Flags: When to Seek Emergency Care
Contact emergency services immediately if you experience:
- Fever above 101°F: with chills or confusion indicating possible sepsis
- Foul-smelling drainage: or significant increase in drainage from wound
- Black tissue: or signs of necrosis (dead tissue) in the wound
- Exposed bone or tendon: visible in the wound bed
- Signs of osteomyelitis: deep bone pain, warmth, or systemic infection symptoms
Prevention & Early Intervention
Pressure injuries are largely preventable with proper care protocols. The key to prevention is frequent repositioning—every 2 hours for bedridden patients and every 15 minutes for wheelchair users who can shift their weight, or hourly for those who cannot. Early-stage pressure injuries (Stage 1-2) can heal within 2-4 weeks with appropriate intervention.
Studies show that once a Stage 3 or 4 pressure injury develops, healing time increases dramatically to 6 months or longer, with significant healthcare costs. Prevention saves both suffering and resources—pressure ulcer prevention programs can reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries by 50-90% when implemented consistently.
Serving The Woodlands Area
We provide pressure injury care throughout The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, and Magnolia. In-home visits are especially crucial for immobile patients, as transporting bedridden or wheelchair-dependent individuals to clinics can be challenging, uncomfortable, and may worsen existing pressure injuries.
Ready to Start Healing?
Schedule an in-home pressure injury assessment today.