Welcome to our wound care program. Our professional staff is
well trained to provide a specialized, comprehensive course of
therapy to assist in healing problem wounds. During your
course of therapy you will remain under the care of you
regular physician and we will coordinate our activities with
him/her to assure continuity of all your medical services.
Statistics
At any given time, almost 5,000,000 Americans suffer from
chronic non-healing wounds. Dealing with problem wounds is
frustrating and often time's people have suffered for years
with their wounds. There are many different kinds of wounds
including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and wounds
resulting from radiation treatment for cancer, traumatic
wounds and ulcers caused by circulation problems. Every person
has individual needs and may respond differently to different
kinds of treatment. It can be very frustrating, costly, and
time consuming to heal these wounds. To maximize the potential
for healing, we follow treatment protocols specifically
designed to treat each kind of wound. We utilize the most up
to date approaches to wound healing and remain current in new
scientific advances in wound care.
Staffing The
members of our team are made up of wound care specialist from
a variety of clinical backgrounds. Our program is designed to
compliment your individual needs and the treatment you are
already receiving from your primary care physician.
Our team includes:
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Physicians with advanced training in wound management
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Nursing staff trained in the care of chronic wounds
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Technicians who perform noninvasive studies and various
therapies
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Experienced administrative staff who assist with
appointments, medical records, and health insurance
processing and administration.
Treatment
Your wound treatment program is individualized to meet your
unique needs. Upon referral, you will undergo a thorough
diagnostic examination to identify the type of wound you have
and the underlying events which may be causing the wound to
resist healing. After this determination, a program
specifically designed to your needs will be initiated based on
the most effective treatment options. A multi-specialty
approach will be utilized to provide the maximum benefit to
you and your wound. Our staff utilizes a number of diagnostic
and treatment modalities. Below is a partial list of the
specialties our staff employ to help them and you to manage
your wound:
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Laboratory evaluation
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Nutritional management
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Pain management
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Diabetic education
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Various radiological procedures
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Surgical intervention directed towards limb salvage and
reconstruction
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Off loading devises
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Specific wound dressings, often using the latest state of
the art growth factors
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Other diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as needed
Once a treatment plan has been initiated,
you will make scheduled visits for wound care and
documentation of the progress of your healing. You will also
be fully instructed on how to do your own wound care at home
between visits, as well as, how to protect your wound from
further injury or repeated injury once healed. The staff is
always available and looks forward to helping you with any
questions you may have regarding your treatment. It is very
important to remember that You are the most important
part of your healing process. Keeping appointments and
following directions clearly are critical to attaining a
positive outcome.
How Can I Get More
Information About Caring for My Wound?
Just pick up the phone and give us a call
at 239-939-8345. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
You may also stop by and meet the staff of
the Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment Services of
Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center located at 3945
Fowler Street, Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
