Routine swab cultures should be taken at initial evaluation. At the first sign of an infection antibiotics should be taken. All pressure relieving devices work. Effective wound healing protocols can be written. Specialty beds are required when a person has multiple ulcers.
Whirlpools help heal granulating ulcers.
Whirlpools are appropriate for treating a person with venous insufficiency. Necrosing wounds should be left to autolytically debride or auto amputate. Reimbursement guidelines for wound treatments are appropriate. Reimbursement guidelines are non-discriminatory against the person suffering from a pressure ulcer. We can't afford appropriate pressure relieving devices in our facility.