There may be a loss of bowel and bladder function as the nervous system shuts down. The caregiver - usually a nurse or hospice caretaker - may suggest a catheter to collect urine; you can also place absorbent pads on the bed in case of accidents.
Fibroblasts begin entering the wound site two to five days after wounding as the inflammatory phase is ending, and their numbers peak at one to two weeks post-wounding. By the end of the first week, fibroblasts are the main cells in the wound. Fibroplasia ends two to four weeks after wounding.
Why do Wounds Form Scabs? Wounds form scabs as blood platelets clot in a wound to prevent further blood loss and protect the open skin from infection. A blood clot is the first step in scab formation. Compulsive picking at scabs may cause them to become infected.