Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine, 50 g) worked wonders on dad's bedsores. A prescription is required. Hope this helps. Betty CG > >Debbie, there are special beds with a type of air mattress that is powered >with a compressor, it is electroncally controlled and varies the pressure >constantly on the body, to prevent and hopefully allow bed sores to heal. The >bed does make noise, and requires the room temperature to be kept low. I >don't know what they cost, or who sells them, but I am sure someone on the >list will know. >Ken B > >