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.
- A popular myth, based on old science, is that a sneeze can leave the body at a speed of about 93 miles per hour. However, more recent research shows that a sneeze actually leaves the body at about 10 miles per hour, which is about the same force as a cough.