Various theories have been proposed to explain why some wounds become chronic and nonhealing. Although the complete answer is not yet available, a great deal has been learned in recent years that sheds light on this phenomenon.
Rx Pad
We often get the question, "Are there pre-requisites for taking the CHT course?"
Case study - Edema
History: This patient presents to the wound care clinic with a history of alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and congestive heart failure. Patient states that her legs are prone to swelling.
"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." - Alexandar Graham Bell
It's time to start planning now to earn your 2019 CME/CNE/CEU credits. Don't know how to start? Below are five questions to help you start the planning process, and watch the short video to get all the details.
PHYSICIAN - WOUND CARE (FT)
By providing community education to potential patients you are building awareness, and with that awareness we’re able to impact healing outcomes for patients in our community.
Have you thought about the impact of the front office operations in the success, health, and growth of your wound care and hyperbaric medicine clinic?
Question: Patients present to the wound care practitioner in a myriad of ways, how does the practitioner decide how to manage the wound?
In the late 1970s, there were fewer than 30 hyperbaric facilities operational in the United States. Most were either military, commercial or highly specialized research facilities. Today an estimated 1,350-plus facilities are in operation. Growth means change. We have seen the primary role of hyperbaric facilities transition from the treatment of diving-related disorders to providing essential primary and adjunctive treatments for multiple medical conditions. Refined research efforts will no doubt validate the continued effectiveness of HBO2 therapy, and perhaps even support new indications for treatment.