Many medical problems can lead to neurological deficits. While certain neurological deficits may be minor or subtle, others may be catastrophic and disabling. If your loved one has suffered a stroke or has Parkinson’s disease, they may require skilled nursing care in St. Louis, MO. Here are some skilled nursing procedures your loved one may receive while in a long-term care facility.
Decubitus Ulcer Care
Neurologically impaired people may have multiple conditions that raise their risks for decubitus ulcers, also called bedsores or pressure ulcers. These conditions include bladder and bowel incontinence and immobility. If the neurologically impaired patient has Stage III or Stage IV decubitus ulcers, then they will receive skilled nursing care in St. Louis, MO, if they are in a skilled long-term care facility.
Skilled nursing care treatments for Stage III and Stage IV decubitus ulcers include procedures such as wound debridement. If the patient has a small decubitus ulcer that is classified at Stage I or Stage II, then skilled nursing care treatments may be unnecessary.
Tube Feeding and Tracheostomy Care
If your loved one is unable to swallow as a result of a stroke or other neurological event, then they may require skilled nursing care such as tube feeding administration and tracheostomy care. The latter includes cleaning the stoma and suctioning secretions from the tracheostomy to help ensure proper respiratory function and to help prevent aspiration pneumonia.
