Wound Care

Patients with difficult-to-treat or chronic wounds will benefit from Electra Memorial Hospital’s outpatient wound care services. These specialized treatments are performed by a certified wound care nurse who is an extension of your primary care physician. Our skilled staff works closely with the primary care physician of every patient to determine the most effective course of action.

Chronic or non-healing wounds can develop from diabetes, poor circulation, surgical procedures, or injuries. If your wound has not improved after 2–4 weeks, specialized wound care may be necessary to prevent infection or complications.

Types of Wounds Treated

• Arterial or venous disease
• Chronic Wounds
• Diabetic ulcers
• Infected Wounds
• Non-healing surgical wounds
• Traumatic wounds
• Venous and pressure ulcers (bed sores)

Types of Treatments

• Debridement
• Pressure relief
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Compression Therapy

When Should You See a Wound Care Specialist?

• Your wound hasn’t improved in 2 weeks
• Redness or swelling is increasing
• Drainage or odor
• You have diabetes
• The wound keeps reopening

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