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At CūtisCare we’re celebrating Health for the Holidays this December. We couldn’t think of a better way to share some holiday cheer than by sharing hope and solidarity with our valued clients and patients everywhere who have utilized, and benefited from, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).  We also wanted to share our sincere…

According to the CDC diabetes currently impacts the lives of approximately 34 million Americans, and is rising. National Diabetes Awareness Month is a great time for doctors and clinicians to fight back against this deadly disease. Advanced modalities, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, are showing tremendous promise in this fight.   There are many…

According to the CDC diabetes currently adversely impacts the lives of approximately 34 million Americans.  National Diabetes Awareness Month is a great time for doctors and clinicians to fight back against this deadly disease. Advanced modalities, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, are showing tremendous promise in this fight.  There are many adverse effects…

October is breast cancer awareness month.  In response, the entire team at CūtisCare wanted to dedicate some time to highlight some of the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for breast cancer patients who are dealing with the late effects of radiation. Just as importantly, we also hope to provide doctors and care teams with relevant,…

The CūtisCare Medical Advisory Board Is Making A Difference In The Wound Healing Industry  The world of hyperbaric medicine continues to expand and evolve. To ensure CūtisCare provides next-level resources and technologies to hospital and outpatient wound care centers, we’ve established a medical advisory board.  The idea is to bring together a group of accomplished,…

The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Late Effects of Radiation Radiation therapy is a common and highly effective treatment method for many cancers. And, as with any medical treatment, it comes along with side effects. One research study reported that serious radiation complications occur in 5% of patients receiving radiation therapy. In this post…

Wound Specialists: What They Do & Why We Need Them Chronic, non-healing wounds can be complex. And, if not treated properly — or in a timely manner — the risk of amputation increases. Other serious complications include infection, lockjaw, and fasciitis. It’s crucial that patients with non-healing, chronic wounds — such as those associated with…

November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know About Wound Care and Diabetic Foot Ulcers More than a third of adults in the United States are reported to be pre-diabetic, and in 2018, the nation experienced 1.5 million new cases of diabetes. Simply put, many are at risk of developing this disease —…

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Wound Care Practices and Patients As of this writing, COVID-19 has been front and center for more than eight months. Changes that initially might have seemed somewhat temporary in March 2020 have become the “new normal,” not just in healthcare but also at businesses, educational institutions, and other public places. At…

Incorporating Telehealth Into Your Wound Care Strategy During COVID-19 The healthcare industry has always been dedicated to providing safe and sterile conditions for patients, employees, and visitors; so, when this pandemic demanded extra attention to cleanliness and required adapting logistics for social distancing, hospitals and wound care centers were ready.  Even with safety protocols in…

HBOT Treats Much More Than Diving Injuries CūtisCare has been on the cutting edge of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) indications for decades, partnering with many hospitals across the country to establish successful wound healing centers. The benefits of HBOT and its wound healing properties are sometimes lost on the average patient as they associate HBOT…

How Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Used? When 100% pure oxygen is delivered to a patient in a chamber at a controlled, higher than normal rate of pressure for between 90 minutes and two hours, it’s known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Wounds need oxygen to heal and when blood flow is interrupted due to trauma or…