Stage-4 Pressure Ulcers 褥疮

Prolonged pressure, coupled with friction forces, on the hip area compresses blood vessels, diminishing blood flow to the tissues. This deprivation of oxygen and nutrients leads to ischemia and tissue damage. Additionally, when the bony prominences of the hips rub against bedding, it damages the outer layer of the skin, increasing susceptibility to pressure injuries. The extended period of poor blood flow and tissue damage results in full-thickness skin loss with extensive tissue necrosis, involving muscle and supporting structures, leading to Stage-4 Pressure Ulcers.

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Treatment commenced with the application of topical herbal medicine HLQ ointment [1-3], followed by dressing with cotton wool and gauze. The dressing with HLQ ointment was changed daily. The patient’s family member documented the ulcer’s healing progress with photographs, and the ulcer healed within 42 days.

Reference:

  1. Tony Tang Yuqi, Wang Feng, Li Fangzhou, et al. Second Degree Burn Healed in 10 Days with Herbal Formulated HLQ Ointment. Dermatol Res. 2021; 3(1); 1-3.
  2. Wang Feng, Li Yuanxin. Non-operative self-healing of intestinal fistula after appendix cancer. Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital Bulletin. 2018. Accessed on August 2020.
  3. Wang Feng, Li Yuanxin. Intestinal fistula with abdominal hemorrhage. Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital Bulletin. 2018. Accessed on August 2020.

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