Wound Care
Most wounds, including minor cuts and scratches, burns, and abrasions, heal on their own within two to four weeks. Sometimes wounds take longer to heal — or stop healing altogether — due to blood flow problems, infection, underlying health conditions or poor nutrition. When this happens, the non-healing wound is considered a chronic wound. These wounds typically do not get better on their own and require special care.
The MultiCare Wound Care team includes specially trained nurses, doctors and nurse practitioners who are dedicated to advanced wound care. We apply evidence-based medical and surgical techniques that focus on treating the cause of chronic wounds and healing them quickly, so you can get back to your life.
What we treat
MultiCare Wound Care specializes in the treatment of:
- Bone infections
- Burn wounds
- Gangrene
- Trauma
- Ulcers (diabetes, pressure, skin)
- Wounds associated with infections, radiation treatment, skin grafts or surgery
What to expect
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We take a team approach to care for you. You will see a trained wound care provider and nurses who specialize in wound management. Most wounds are due to chronic conditions that require long-term management. We will educate you and your loved ones about how to manage these conditions long term.
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We treat all types of wounds, whether recent or chronic. We work in collaboration with primary care providers and specialists as needed to optimize your health while treating your wound.
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Treatment options vary based on the cause of your wound. Sometimes a simple dressing is enough. Sometimes additional treatment is needed to control swelling or reduce bacteria growth. Advanced products and procedures are used if medically necessary.
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- An updated list of medications, including name and dose, how you use it and how often you take it
- Additional records from prior treatments
- Your questions — we are here to educate and guide you
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
MultiCare Wound Care offers state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers to treat non-emergent conditions. The treatment involves breathing 100 percent oxygen in an enclosed pressurized chamber to enhance the body’s natural healing process.