Wound Care
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Wound Care Practices and Patients
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…
Read MoreIncorporating Telehealth Into Your Wound Care Strategy During COVID-19
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…
Read MoreHBOT Treats Much More Than Diving Injuries
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…
Read MoreFuel Your Body For Healing: Nutrition & Wound Healing
Fuel Your Body For Healing: Nutrition & Wound Healing We all remember the famous cartoon character who, when he gulped down a can of spinach, grew muscles and got a burst of energy. Not unlike that famous sailor, eating food rich in proper nutrients fuels the body and promotes healthy skin, muscle development, and healing.…
Read MoreCreating Your Team Of Specialists For Successful Complex Wound Treatment
Creating Your Team Of Specialists For Successful Complex Wound Treatment Reading Time: 3 minutes If your office or hospital struggles to heal complex wounds, you should consider adding a team of complex wound specialists to your patient’s treatment options. As a large part of the population ages and develops conditions that can result in complex, non-healing wounds, they will…
Read MoreWound Care Treatment – The Importance Of Collaboration
Wound Care Treatment – The Importance Of Collaboration Reading Time: 3 minutes Often when patients come in for chronic wound care treatment, the wound is not the only issue they need to address. An entire host of complications can cause a wound, which means patients need several medical professionals working together to understand how to treat the…
Read MoreHBOT For Alzheimer’s Disease: Here’s What We Know
Reading Time: 3 minutes HBOT For Alzheimer’s Disease: Here’s What We KnowHyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. With a study focused on HBOT and its potential benefits when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, there is a lot of hope as early results are pointing towards increased brain metabolism. Here’s…
Read MoreHeal Quicker With A Wound Care Specialist
Heal Quicker With A Wound Care Specialist Reading Time: 3 minutes A wound can be defined as an injury to living tissue caused by a cut or blow, typically when the skin (epidermis) is cut or broken. Most wounds heal in specific stages and heal or show definite signs of healing by three weeks. If a wound…
Read MoreAddressing Patient Factors Affecting Wound Care
Addressing Patient Factors Affecting Wound Care Reading Time: 2 minutes Successful wound care takes a multifaceted approach, allowing physicians and patients to work together on all factors affecting wound healing to form a systemic plan for treatment. Here are some key elements of the wound care process that should be solidified early on in the treatment plan.…
Read MoreHow To Increase Wound Care Patient Satisfaction
How To Increase Wound Care Patient Satisfaction Reading Time: 3 minutes Like customer satisfaction, patient satisfaction and overall happiness should be important aspects of any wound care clinic or medical facility. Patient reviews are a great way to ascertain the overall happiness of the patients that visit your facility but need to be implemented properly. Here are…
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