Advanced Wound Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center

A chronic or non-healing wound is generally defined as a wound that has not shown significant improvement or closure within four weeks, or has not completely healed within eight weeks. These wounds often require specialized medical attention beyond standard care to promote healing.

Anyone with a wound that isn't healing properly can benefit. This often includes individuals with:

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
• Venous ulcers (leg ulcers caused by poor circulation)
• Arterial ulcers
• Surgical wounds that have opened or aren't healing
• Traumatic wounds
• Wounds resulting from radiation therapy
• Other complex or persistent wounds

Our center stands out due to our holistic, personalized approach to care. We don't just treat the wound; we address underlying factors affecting healing. Our team consists of skilled experts who utilize evidence-based therapies and advanced technologies, reflected in our success rate of 80% of complicated wounds achieving significant healing within four weeks.

We offer a comprehensive range of leading-edge treatments tailored to your specific wound needs, including:

• Debridement: The precise removal of dead or infected tissue to make way for healthy tissue growth.
• Compression Therapy: Specialized dressings and garments are applied to improve blood flow, reduce swelling, and accelerate healing, particularly for conditions like venous insufficiency.
• Hyperbaric Medicine: A specialized treatment where you breathe 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which dramatically increases oxygen in your bloodstream to fight infection and stimulate healing from within.
• Offloading: Innovative techniques and devices designed to relieve pressure from fragile or ulcerated areas, crucial for promoting healing, especially in diabetic foot wounds. We also utilize various advanced wound dressings, topical treatments, and other adjunctive therapies.

Yes, Hyperbaric Medicine is a safe and effective treatment when administered by trained professionals. During a session, you'll lie comfortably in a clear, pressurized chamber while breathing pure oxygen. You might experience a sensation of pressure in your ears, similar to flying, but our team will teach you simple techniques to alleviate it. We'll discuss what to expect in detail during your consultation.

The duration of treatment varies greatly depending on the type, size, and complexity of the wound, as well as your overall health. While many of our complicated wounds show significant healing within four weeks, some may require longer-term care. Our team will provide an individualized treatment plan and an estimated timeline during your initial assessment.

While a referral from your primary care physician or specialist is often helpful, it's not always required. We encourage you to contact our center directly to inquire about scheduling an appointment and to discuss your specific insurance requirements.

To learn more or to schedule a consultation with our Advanced Wound Care team, please call us directly at (928) 771-4788.