Austin Wound Care
and Hyperbaric Center
Austin Wound Care and Hyperbaic Center is an outpatient center which specializes in treating patients with chronic, slow or non-healing wounds. We take a comprehensive approach so that our patients enjoy real benefits of positive improvement. We expect our bodies to heal quickly and routinely. But in fact, healing is a very complicated process. If a wound has not healed in four weeks with standard medical care, it is considered a problem wound and needs special treatment. Austin Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center can help.
Beginning with a thorough evaluation, we work with the primary care physician and individualize the patient treatment to deal with other complications, such as diabetes, that might hinder healing. Our specialists focus on the latest treatments and technologies to get patients on the road to recovery.
Our physicians and staff have received special training in caring for advanced wounds. We work hand-in-hand with the primary physician to manage and treat any underlying medical conditions. The primary physician will receive regular updates on the patient's progress. Our staff will work closely with patients and their families to help them learn more about the patient's wound and the proper way to care for it. Teamwork Is Important!
Getting Started
Physician referral, though not required, is preferable for continuity of care. Call us to make an appointment. Depending on the patient's needs, they will see a variety of healthcare professionals weekly or bi-weekly until positive improvement is seen. In addition to the treatments, patients and their families will be taught proper techniques for caring for the patient's wound. If necessary, nutrition education and smoking cessation programs will be included. Most of our services are covered by Medicare.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Without adequate oxygen, normal healing cannot take place. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an option for chronic wounds. Patients receive 100% oxygen under pressure in a single-person chamber. This allows a high concentration of oxygen to attach to red blood cells and be transported to the wound site. Studies have shown that this treatment has increased healing by an average of 25% in appropriate patients. It is covered by Medicare and most private insurances.
Our Care Plan
Successful healing usually takes 6-16 weeks, depending on the nature of the wounds. Patients visit every one to two weeks to monitor and care for the wound, as needed. Each patient care plan will be individualized to meet their specific needs and may be altered as needed.
Assessment
- Complete Evaluation and Medical History
- Non-invasive Vascular Studies
Treatment
- Debridement
- Topical Dressings
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Infection Control
- Compression Therapy
Surgery, if needed
- Revascularization
- Deep Debridement
- Skin Grafting
Protection
- Education
- Continuity of Care
Our advanced therapies and patient-focused procedures speed healing and give patients a chance to enjoy their life again.
Let's get started today. Call (512) 314-3834.
Visit our website at: austinwoundcare.com