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Wound Healing Center
There's no longer any reason to live with an open sore.
The Wound Healing Center is now accepting appointments! For more information, call (410) 820-6500 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The Wound Healing Center is located at The Memorial Hospital at Easton on the
4th floor.
Every wound has its unique set of circumstances. Our National Healing Wound
Center is
equipped and staffed to address them all, with most treatments covered by
Medicare/Medicaid, HMOs and other private insurance plans. We are expert at
caring for
people whose open sores have resisted traditional treatment with a success
rate of 80%
healed in 12-16 weeks.
For more information, call (410) 820-6500 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am -
4:30 pm. The
Wound Healing Center is located at The Memorial Hospital at Easton on the
4th floor.
Specialists working together for you.
Our Center is staffed with a unique team of doctors, nurses, and therapists all dedicated to
healing chronic
wounds. The causes of open sores are complex and our group represents
expertise in all
of the major areas necessary to handle their carried circumstances and
challenges. It
could be as simple as changing a medication, or more complex. Whatever it
takes for
healing to occur, we're equipped and staffed to make it happen.
How to start healing:
- Generally the physician presently treating your wound will refer you to
our
Center. Or, you can make your appointment directly.
- When you call for your first appointment, we'll as you a few question
about your
wound and health in general.
- Before beginning treatment, our team of doctors, nurses, and therapists
will
thoroughly evaluate your wound and review your health and medical history.
- Tests might be conducted to tell us more about your blood flow and tissue
oxygenation as well as to determine if there's any infection present.
- Together with your physician, we'll develop a treatment program based on
our
assessment of your special needs. Your program will likely involve regular
visits
to the Center. Your progress is meticulously documented and adjusted as
necessary.
- We are in constant communication with your doctor throughout your care.
Once
your wound is healed, you'll return to your doctor for follow-up care. And
of
course, you'll continue with your personal doctor for any related ailments
like
diabetes and hypertension.
What to bring to your first appointment:
- A list of any medications you're currently taking as well as any allergies
you're aware of
- Medical records including x-rays if you have them
- Insurance forms or cards
Your role in healing.
Much of the success of your treatment depends on you. We'll count on you to
follow
directions carefully and watch your progress closely. You'll learn about
caring for your
wound at home including how to change dressings and how to protect yourself
from
further injuries. We're always here to answer questions and give you the
support you
need to heal.
Proven success in a caring supportive environment.
Our results are impressive, with most chronic wounds improved within weeks.
New wound healing options available here.
At the Wound Healing Center, you'll receive the right treatment to heal your
wound.
Your wound care physician may prescribe some of these therapies:
- Debridement (removal of dead or damaged tissue)
- Specially chosen dressings and wraps
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Bio-engineered tissue substitutes
- Platelet growth technologies
What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
Breathing 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure is a painless,
proven way to
help the body heal. Hyperbaric oxygen chambers work by surrounding the
patient with
100 % oxygen at higher than normal atmospheric pressure in sessions, or
dives, that last
90 minutes to two hours. This increases the amount of oxygen in the
patient's blood
allowing red blood cells to pass more easily through the plasma into the
wounds to heal
them from the inside out.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) may be utilized for graft or flap salvage; chronic refractory osteomyelitis (unresponsive to conventional medical and surgical management); soft tissue radionecrosis as an adjunct to conventional treatment; diabetic wounds of the lower extremities with limited criteria; and osteoradionecrosis. Consults are required to determine eligibility.
Weighing more than one ton each, the HBO chambers resemble a reclining bed
encased
in a clear acrylic shell nearly a yard in diameter. Patients can listen to
music or watch
movies on televisions and VCR/DVD players mounted above the chamber while
remaining in constant contact with those outside the chamber through an
intercom and
private handset. A physical sensation resulting from the treatment may be slight pressure on the eardrum, such as that felt when a plan lands, as the air in the chamber is compressed.
The Wound Healing Center is now accepting appointments! For more information, call (410) 820-6500 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am -
4:30 pm. The
Wound Healing Center is located at The Memorial Hospital at Easton on the
4th floor.
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