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.
The scab will come off in about 10-14 days on the face and 1-2 months in other areas. Normal skin cells migrate in from the sides to heal the sore. The frozen area may heal to make a pink area, which usually returns to normal by about 2-4 months.