Common questions

How do you care for a postoperative wound?

How do you care for a postoperative wound?

Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust. Do not scrub or soak the wound. Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing. Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

What is specialized wound care?

Wound care specialists are healthcare professionals who have received specialized training to treat and care for every kind of wound, whether they are severe or chronic in nature. Our wound care experts understand the skin’s natural healing capabilities and how to manipulate them to accelerate the healing process.

How are non healing surgical wounds treated?

Treatment Options

  1. Cleaning skin.
  2. Wound irrigation (gently spraying with a water solution)
  3. Frequent surgical-dressing changes and wound inspection.
  4. Medication to prevent infection and relieve pain.
  5. Debridement (removing injured or dead tissue)
  6. Vacuum-assisted closure (drains blood or fluid)

When do you put Vaseline on stitches?

How can you care for yourself at home?

  1. After the first 24 to 48 hours, wash around the cut with clean water 2 times a day.
  2. You may cover the cut with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage.
  3. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.

Do dermatologist treat wounds?

Dermatologists create more wounds through surgical procedures and biopsies than any other specialty. Often, wounds are treated with surgical procedures such as debridement or grafting.

When should I see a wound specialist?

In general, if your wound has not started to heal after 2 weeks, or has not healed completely within 6 weeks, then you should consider visiting a wound care specialist.

How do you speed up the healing process?

Here are a few methods that will show how to speed up wound healing:

  1. Get Some Rest. Getting a lot of sleep can help wounds heal quicker.
  2. Eat Your Veggies.
  3. Don’t Stop the Exercise.
  4. Quit Smoking.
  5. Keep it Clean.
  6. HBOT Therapy Helps.
  7. Hyperbaric Wound Care in a State-of-the-Art Facility.

Why neswc wound care?

Northeast Surgical Wound Care (NESWC) is the premier wound management service in Ohio since 1998. We bill directly to Medicare Part B, Medicaid, managed care payers and private pay. We have proven healing results for over 800,000 visits and are known for our superior healing rates, accurate documentation, and comittment to customer service.

What is the Neshoba general wound care center?

Neshoba General is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services for our community. Our Wound Care Center is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital. The Wound Care Center is staffed by Grant Guild, MD and Andy Dabbs, General Surgeon and Consultant.

What is woundwizard ®?

Our flagship product, WoundWizard ®, provides your total wound care solutions management program. It is ideal for Long Term Care Facilities, Hospitals, Wound Care Centers and healthcare facilities.

Where is the wound care center located in the hospital?

Our Wound Care Center is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital. The Wound Care Center is staffed by Grant Guild, MD and Andy Dabbs, General Surgeon and Consultant. Patients of Neshoba County and beyond are now able to come to Neshoba General to receive state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment for non-healing wounds.