Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown: Wound Care

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An expert staff abreast of the latest treatments in wound care is here to give patients the care and education they need to live a healthier lifestyle.

At the Wound Prevention and Management Center at Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown, we are dedicated to giving patients the tools and education they need to manage their wounds and prevent future wounds.

The center uses both manual and pharmacological methods for healing wounds and preventing future wounds, including the wound VAC – a device that promotes healing by forming an airtight seal over the open area, removing the drainage and encouraging new tissue to the top.

VAC therapy removes fluids and infectious materials, protects the wound environment, promotes circulation, and draws together wound edges. The device is also portable and easy for patients to learn to use on their own.

Our patients are either referred by physicians or make appointments themselves. On the initial visit, the staff performs an evaluation and develops a plan of care with the patient’s input. Because many patients with wound care needs have chronic diseases, we emphasize nutrition and healthy habits.

If you have questions about the Wound Prevention Center or want to schedule an appointment, please call 901-757-3414.

Risk factors that may lead to chronic wounds

Poor diet
Blood flow problems
Infection
Aging
Diabetes
Hyperglycemia
Arthritis
Kidney disease
Smoking
Obesity

Facts About Wound Care and Chronic Disease

Approximately 5 million Americans will suffer from chronic wounds caused by diabetes, circulatory problems and many other conditions.
Fifteen percent of all diabetics will develop chronic wounds.
Diabetes makes a patient 15 times more likely to undergo an amputation.
One half of all diabetics will develop complications, which can lead to injuries, chronic infections and amputations.
Approximately 60,000 diabetics will undergo amputations each year.
1.5 million people who suffer from chronic wounds have diabetic ulcers.
The American Diabetes Association estimates amputations related to diabetes could be cut by 50 percent if patients were given proper wound care and education.
According to recent studies, wound care treatment centers have decreased hospital stays by 24 percent and significantly reduced the rate of amputations.
According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, foot ulcers and other foot complications are responsible for 20 percent of the nation's nearly 3 million annual diabetes-related hospital admissions.

Sources: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diversified Therapy Corporation and the American Hospital Association News

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