Happy to hear Ida's surgery was a success! Sorry to hear about her pain. There are several different creams that will help with bedsores. They are very heavy, thick creams which should be patted on, not rubbed in. This will make a barrier between her skin and the sheet to help it heal. There are many pain meds, fentanyl is the strongest. There is morphine, oxycodone, lortab, etc. To prevent further sores she needs to be frequently repositioned.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile