Wound Care
Many patients are discharged from the hospital with slow-healing surgical wounds. Others suffering from chronic conditions, like diabetes, often have wounds or open sores that don’t heal easily. To prevent infections and other serious complications once a patient has left the hospital, getting proper wound care at home is critical. Sterling Care provides the highest level of wound care for our patients. Our skilled nurses will work closely with you and your physician to establish a treatment plan and evaluate progress every step of the way.
Although treatments vary by patient, Sterling Care’s nurses can provide the following wound-care services:
- Basic Wound Care: cleansing of wounds and changing of wound dressings
- Self-Care Training: educating patients and caregivers on how to change wound dressings, monitor healing, manage pain and recognize potential complications
- Innovative Treatments: we can – if necessary – provide wound therapies such as the Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC). This therapy employs suction technology to stimulate tissue growth and heal wounds faster. Our nurses also may take digital photos of wounds and email them to your physician for consultation and recommendations
