How can I take care of the amputation stump?
Because there are different types of amputations, accurate care instructions you follow will depend on which part of the body has been amputated. After your amputation surgery, your surgeon, nurses and other healthcies will teach you how to properly care for your particular amputation stump. However, there are some amputation instructions for amputation care that is true across the board. This includes instructions on bandages and bandages, cleaning of stump and the development of proper skin care and hygiene care procedures. Depending on the situation, you can also be instructed on how to help prepare a stump for amputation prosthesis.
There are generally two types of bandages for amputation stump. The first is a typical dressing dressing. The second bandage, usually applied to the first, is to keep swelling to a minimum and prepare a stump for amputation prosthesis. The exact method for using these bandages and how much on the remaining limb they should cover depends on your particular amputation. General rules include keeping a limbIny equal to the dressing, securing bandages are not too tight or too free and rebandbaring amputation stump as many times a day as your doctor has ordered.
Depending on the situation, your doctor could recommend wearing a sock bandage called Shinker. This dressing is designed to fit through your amputation stump as if the sock fits on your leg. Although Shrinkers are not always as effective as common dressings, it is generally easier to use them. When wearing a shrinkage, you must ensure that the upper part of the fabric prevents, as it can reduce the blood circulation on the stump. If the shrink begins to feel too free or too tight, consult your doctor immediately.
Your doctor instructs you how long you have to wait for amputatuion before you start washing the stump, but usually patients start this process as soon as the stump has recovered. Wash the amputation stump at least once a day with warm water and fine soap.Avoid the painting of the stump during the bathtub as this may cause the skin to soften and increase the injury changes. Avoid any product with harsh chemicals as they can cause drying and prevent your skin from replacing its natural oils. Simple, non -medical molds can help absorb sweating and keep the stump dry.
As years have passed, it is as important to practice good skin care and hygienic habits as immediately after amputation surgery. The skin on the amputation stump and in its vicinity is not as hard and resistant as the skin on other parts of your body and is more susceptible to irritation, injury and infection. This is especially true for stumps that carry continuous tension of wearing amputation prosthesis. Many health and medical stores Discover your skin care products specifically for different types of amputations. Treat any abrasion or irritation according to your doctor, but be sure to contact your doctor if it does not improve in a reasonable time.