Mobile Sacral Ulcer Treatment Service
Preferred Healthcare is a trusted name for mobile ulcer care and wound management services. With significant collective experience our team delivers prompt, comprehensive treatments for sacral ulcers and other pressure sores. Our goal throughout treatment is patient comfort, with convenient care available in your home or healthcare facility. Covering Atlanta and the surrounding areas, we bring cutting-edge ulcer management directly to the patient.
What Are the Causes of Sacral Ulcers
A sacral ulcer (bedsore), also known as a sacral pressure ulcer or a sacral decubitus ulcer, is a type of wound on the skin over the sacrum, the triangular bone located at the base of the spine.
Sacral ulcers usually develop due to prolonged pressure or friction on the skin, and can be an issue for those who are immobile or dealing with limited mobility.
Contributing factors include moisture buildup, poor nutrition and even poor hydration. For some patients, medical conditions that affect blood flow (such as diabetes, for example) can increase the risk of developing sacral ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and other sores.
Expert Mobile Wound Care for Sacral Ulcers
Patients with bedsores face difficulties and discomfort when traveling for wound care, especially if they are wheelchair-bound, bedridden, or have a medical condition that impairs their ability to change positions frequently. Prolonged pressure on specific body areas, like the sacrum, can lead to these pressure ulcers.
Our team of experienced wound care specialists thoroughly assesses the sacral ulcer, considering various factors such as size, depth and stage, as well as the underlying conditions that could contribute to its development. By implementing preventive measures wound care can help reduce the risk of complications such as tissue necrosis, cellulitis, or systemic infections.
Preferred Healthcare’s mobile wound care service provides customized care services at the patient’s home. We understand the challenges experienced by chronic wound care patients, and work to optimize healing outcomes by leveraging the latest wound care technology and technological advancements.
Why Hire a Mobile Bedsore Treatment Provider
Our medical providers bring the numerous benefits of sacral ulcer wound care to the patient’s home to promote healing, prevent complications and improve the patient’s overall well-being.
Expert Care and Comfort – Our licensed wound care experts address infection and help support healing. They may employ antibiotics and medications for pain control to help ensure the patient is comfortable.
Restore Mobility and Independence – Healing sacral ulcers and preventing recurrence can improve a patient’s mobility, allowing them to resume their daily activities and maintain independence.
Better Quality of Life – Mobile wound care enhances a patient’s overall quality of life by dispensing treatment where a person is most comfortable, thus promoting physical comfort and emotional well-being.
By coordinating care with primary care physicians and healthcare agencies, we ensure patients can reduce the need for hospitalization and experience a new sense of well-being.
Common Questions About Sacral Ulcers
What are the symptoms of a sacral ulcer?
The symptoms of a sacral ulcer include inflammation or reduced blood flow in the area, leading to tenderness, irritation and swelling in the lower back. If the condition deteriorates, the person may experience open wounds, swelling and drainage caused by infection.
What treatments are available for sacral ulcers?
Treatment for sacral ulcers involves careful wound cleaning, wound debridement to remove dead tissue, with the application of special dressings. It is also essential to monitor the bedsores to prevent infection and reduce the pressure on the affected area.
How do I prevent bedsores from getting worse?
Preventing bedsores from getting worse requires cleaning and monitoring the sacral ulcer. In addition, adjusting position (when sitting or lying down) will help relieve pressure on the area – this reduces pain and helps the ulcer heal.
Atlanta’s Best Mobile Wound Care for Pressure Ulcers
Get relief from sacral ulcers with the help of Preferred Healthcare. Our medical professionals deliver reliable treatment and ongoing care for bedsores and other ulcers at your home or healthcare setting in Atlanta and surrounding locations. Call (404) 919-5708 or schedule a visit today.