How to prevent bedsores when you are bedridden with a fracture and can’t move your hip?

For bedridden patients with fractures who cannot move their hips, methods to prevent bedsores include regular turning, keeping the skin clean and dry, reducing skin pressure, and reducing friction. For long-term bedridden patients with fractures, the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the buttocks can be compressed for a long period of time, resulting in impaired blood circulation and ischemia of the local tissues, which in turn causes the occurrence of decubitus ulcers, and for the pathogenesis of the disease, there are some methods that can be used to prevent decubitus ulcers. Turning over regularly can avoid prolonged pressure on the skin and improve the blood circulation of the skin. Bedridden patients usually need to change their postures once every 2 hours, which can be done with the help of nursing staff or medical staff. Keep the skin clean and dry to minimize skin irritation and avoid skin infection. Warm water can be used to wipe the skin, choose a soft towel, wipe, need to move gently to avoid damage to the skin. Pressure-reducing mattresses and foam dressings can also be used to reduce skin pressure and prevent bedsores. For patients with fractures who are bedridden for a long period of time, it is necessary to regularly observe the color of the skin. If there is redness of the edges, blackening of the skin, or pus or fluid flow, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner.