How Does Hyperbaric Chamber Add New Depth To Wound Healing?
ALTON — A wound that just doesn’t heal can be uncomfortable, painful or even embarrassing. It may interfere with everyday mobility, a person’s ability to work and enjoy leisure time, and sometimes can be frightening. According to the Centers for Medicare Services, any wound that hasn’t healed in four weeks is considered a chronic wound. Every day, Alton Memorial Hospital’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine treats multiple patients suffering from wounds that aren’t healing on their own for a number of reasons. Patti Kain, registered nurse and clinical coordinator of the center, says the top three types of non-healing wounds are diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers (usually caused by poor circulation) and pressure ulcers. “Even a small wound that isn’t healing needs attention,” Kain said. “In fact, sometimes small wounds are more painful and harder to heal than larger wounds. Often, the longer you wait for a wound to be treated, the harder it is to heal. But there’s still ho
