Wound cARE
What is Wound Care?
Peripheral wound care refers to the specialized treatment of wounds that occur in the arms, legs, feet, or other areas outside the central body- especially those related to poor circulation, diabetes, or vascular disease.
These wounds often heal slowly or not at all without proper medical attention, and may include:
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Arterial Ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Post-surgical or trauma-related wounds
What does Wound Care involve?
Peripheral wound care includes:
- Wound cleaning and debridement (removing dead tissue)
- Specialized dressings to promote healing
- Compression therapy for venous ulcers
- Blood flow assessment with ultrasound or other tests
- Referral for vascular intervention if circulation needs to be restored
- Patient education on wound prevention and self-care