Wound Care
Wound care is a very complex management system. At Feet for Life we treat Diabetic, Pressure, Venous, and Arterial ulcers of the lower limbs and feet.
Our Podortho Nurses are trained specialists in wound care. We provide extensive patient health teaching, assess and evaluate each patient individually developing a customized plan of care to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. Our clinic works with the latest technologies providing adjunctive healing therapies applying evidence based wound care.
We support an interdisciplinary approach to patient care through strong communication with family members and other allied health care practitioners.
Before
After
Assessments Include:
Addressing immediate cause of the wound
Co-morbidities
Underlying pathology
Local problems at the wound site
Risk assessment to prevent further tissue breakdown
Bacterial load
Patient’s goals
Exudate levels
Granulation tissue
Pain prevention
Adjunctive Therapies Include:
Low level laser therapy/Phototherapy
Wound dressings
Irrigation
Debridement
Off loading strategies
Solutions for pain management
Nutritional and fluid intake consultations
Healthy lifestyle choices
Referrals to other practitioners offering additional support
