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.
After about one to five days, a shingles rash will appear in a single characteristic band around one side of the torso or face. The rash will then form itchy, blisterlike sores filled with a clear fluid. The blisters will scab over in 7 to 10 days. Theyâll gradually grow smaller before disappearing.