The Wound Care Program provides treatment and patient education for patients presenting with chronic wounds in outpatient as well as inpatient settings. Chronic wounds are those not healing after 3 weeks of appropriate care. The team utilizes cost effective treatment modalities to manage all types of wounds. Types of wounds seen by the Wound care center include complicated burns not exceeding 10% (in adults) and 7% (in children) of body surface area, skin tears with delayed healing, pressure ulcers, vascular, and diabetic ulcers.
Chronic wounds treated in the Wound care center may include, but are not limited to:
Diabetic ulcers The key factors in treating diabetic foot ulcers are:
Venous ulcers
The goals of treatment are:
Pressure ulcers (bed sores)
Ulcers due to Arterial Insufficiency
There are several signs that indicate possible blockage of an artery. They include:
The wound healing process begins with an initial assessment by team of Doctors, along with highly trained nursing staff. Follow-up appointments will be requested as necessary. The care extends to all levels, cleaning to debridement, application of local treatments and sub-specialty referral as required. Patients have the complete plan of treatment explained to them to reinforce the goals of treatment. The frequency of follow up with the center depends on the complexity of the case.
The Specialty center is distinguished for providing follow-up for patients and the needed dressing procedures at the home to ensure patients safety and convenience 065001111/869.