regarding chronic or non-healing wounds.
What is a non-healing wound?
A non-healing wound is any wound that has failed to make significant progress in four weeks or completely heal in eight weeks. If you have a wound that just wont seem to go away you should contact your Primary Care Physician or a wound care specialist. An important exception is if you have a diagnosis of diabetes or neuropathy, you should seek treatment as soon as you notice a wound or break in your skin. A rash is not considered a non-healing wound and should be evaluated by your primary care physician.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and how does it relate to healing wounds?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a special chamber, sometimes called a pressure chamber, to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.
The air pressure inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is about two and a half times greater than the normal pressure in the atmosphere. This helps your blood carry more oxygen to organs and tissues in your body.
Hyperbaric therapy can help wounds and radiation tissue injury heal more quickly. The therapy may be used to treat:
Air or gas embolism, bone infections, burns, carbon monixide poisoning, decompression sickness (ie: a diving injury), radiation injury (ie: damage from radiation therapy for cancer), skin grafts and wounds that have not healed with other treatments (ie: it may be used to treat a foot ulcer in someone with diabetes or decreased circulation).
Are some people more prone to non-healing wounds than others?
Hyperbaric therapy can help wounds and radiation tissue injury heal more quickly. The therapy may be used to treat:
Air or gas embolism, bone infections, burns, carbon monixide poisoning, decompression sickness (ie: a diving injury), radiation injury (ie: damage from radiation therapy for cancer), skin grafts and wounds that have not healed with other treatments (ie: it may be used to treat a foot ulcer in someone with diabetes or decreased circulation).
Are some people more prone to non-healing wounds than others?
Yes, as we age our ability to heal may decrease. People with Diabetes, poor circulation in the legs, those who spend increased time sitting in a wheel chair or in bed are at higher risk for skin breakdown.
What is different about a Wound Care Center as opposed to other providers?
The Wound Care Center has a comprehensive team of doctors and nurses who specialize in treating wounds. The center follows proven clinical pathways to assist the body to heal itself. This team includes physicians in many specialties including internal medicine, surgery, podiatry, and physical medicine so you have the benefit of being matched up with the best possible physician for your needs.
Will insurance cover a visit to a wound care specialist?
You do not need a referral to seek the help of a wound care specialist unless required by your insurance, typically a HMO plan. We highly recommend you speak to your Primary Care Physician to let him or her know you have a wound and would like to come to the wound center. Regular updates will be sent to your physician during your treatment at the center. We treat the wound only, and you will need to continue regular follow up with your physician.
What is different about a Wound Care Center as opposed to other providers?
The Wound Care Center has a comprehensive team of doctors and nurses who specialize in treating wounds. The center follows proven clinical pathways to assist the body to heal itself. This team includes physicians in many specialties including internal medicine, surgery, podiatry, and physical medicine so you have the benefit of being matched up with the best possible physician for your needs.
Will insurance cover a visit to a wound care specialist?
You do not need a referral to seek the help of a wound care specialist unless required by your insurance, typically a HMO plan. We highly recommend you speak to your Primary Care Physician to let him or her know you have a wound and would like to come to the wound center. Regular updates will be sent to your physician during your treatment at the center. We treat the wound only, and you will need to continue regular follow up with your physician.
Cape Cod Healthcare Wound Care Center of Sandwich has a 95-98% patient satisfaction rate. A non-healing or chronic wound can cause severe health risks and even loss of limbs. The Cape Cod Healthcare Wound Care Center specialists know how to help, accepts most insurances and will work with you to get a physician referral if needed. If you or know someone with a chronic or non-healing wound contact us immediately.
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Bourne, MA 02532
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1 Trowbridge
Bourne, MA 02532
Ph: 508-743-0424
Fx: 508-743-0428
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