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The Wound Treatment Process
The treatment of hard-to-heal wounds involves five main steps including: Assessment, Intervention, Re-Evaluation, Outcome Measurement, and Patient Education.
Specific services for wound treatment include:
- Diagnostic procedures
- Debridement (removal of dead or damaged tissue)
- Cleansing
- Dressing changes
- Additional therapies: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, compression therapy, orthotics, nutritional counseling, etc.
- Infection control
- Coordination of services including: transportation, home health and extended care.
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