Have you heard the phrase “advanced wound care” and wondered “what is that, anyway?” What does it treat and how could it help? Modern wound care has come a long way from the basic gauze and cotton dressings used in even just the recent past. Today, wound care has evolved to include advanced technologies and treatments that may have seemed like something from science fiction even a short time ago. We can bring the wound care to you, so that you can receive the care you need in a location of your choosing. 

All of the treatments we offer, are designed to heal with care. Indeed, each can accelerate healing and improve outcomes, including those complex wounds that may resist more standard care. For patients whose wounds are not healing as expected, our wound care can help you receive the specialized medical attention required. 

Specialized Treatments We Offer 

Today, the specialized treatments we can offer are light years beyond what was offered in hospitals not all that long ago. For example, the caliber of skin grafting we can provide is a technological marvel, helping your skin to not just heal, but to rebuild. 

Beyond that, we also offer professional bedside debridements from experts, a wide range of wound dressing selections, and even wound vac assistance. The latter uses negative suction to gently remove fluids from your wound and bring the skin back together safely. Those are just some of the treatments we can bring to you. 

All of these are important and crucial to the care of our patients. Why? Because complex wounds often demand more than traditional approaches can provide. Wounds that can result from surgery, infection, or chronic conditions require a higher level of care. 

Wound Care: From Then to Now 

Historically, wound care was far more basic, to say the very least. Traditional dressings, made from gauze, cotton, and lint, were the standard for hundreds of years. Even ancient civilizations, with their limited medical knowledge, understood the importance of protecting wounds. While even traditional wound care has come so far, it can still lag behind the results of advanced care, in terms of maintaining the appropriate environment, and more. 

For example, traditional dressings often adhere to the wound, causing trauma when removed, and they fail to provide an adequate barrier against bacteria, which increases the risk of infection. We offer advanced wound dressings. 

Today’s wound dressings are a vast improvement over traditional materials.They create the ideal moist environment for healing and are also infused with properties that can protect the wound from bacterial contamination and other dangers. When we examine your wounds, we’ll provide you with the right wound dressing for what you’re going through. 

Wound Vac Assistance: Assistance, Healing, and Support 

Wound vac assistance involves applying a controlled level of pressure to the wound using a portable suction device. The suction removes excess fluid from the wound, reducing swelling and promoting faster healing. It also helps stimulate the formation of new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis, and encourages wound contraction, which helps close the wound more quickly. 

Patients who receive negative pressure wound therapy often experience a faster recovery compared to those using traditional methods alone. 

Getting Started With Advanced Wound Care 

At West Coast Wound Care, the treatment process begins with a thorough evaluation of the wound. This initial assessment is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan. Our wound specialists conduct a series of diagnostic tests to gather as much information as possible about the wound, including blood and oxygen flow to the area. This detailed evaluation allows us to customize each patient’s care based on their specific needs, ensuring that they receive the most appropriate and effective treatment.

With advanced technology and a personalized approach, we strive to make wound healing faster, safer, and more effective. Our team of specialists is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your wound receives the attention it needs to heal properly and completely.

To see how we can help, reach out to us through our site or give us a call. Find a wound care center near you.