At-Home Wound Dehiscence Mobile Care
Wound dehiscence requires prompt, responsive care to prevent complications, decrease scarring and promote healing. At Preferred Healthcare, we provide convenient mobile wound care in Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Surgical recovery is difficult, and can be made even harder when you or your loved one isn’t seeing healing results, or is experiencing complications such as wound dehiscence.
When a wound opens, our experienced team brings skill and advanced treatments to your home or healthcare facility. If you’re concerned about post-surgical wound dehiscence, don’t hesitate to contact our team for help.
Why Wound Dehiscence Treatment Is Necessary
Wound dehiscence is a serious complication that can occur after surgery or from a traumatic injury. It means the patient is experiencing a partial or complete reopening of a previously closed wound. Once wound dehiscence has occurred, the risk of infection and rehospitalization increases.
Partial dehiscence, where part of the wound opens, can quickly lead to infection and interrupt the healing process. Complete dehiscence is more severe, with full separation of the wound edges potentially exposing internal tissues and organs, and posing a significant risk to the patient.
The complications that can occur post-surgery is one reason why post-surgical wound care is important. Our mobile wound care specialists can help monitor for infections and adjust the wound treatment plan accordingly, with bandage changes, prescribing antibiotics, wound cleaning and so on.
Get Optimal Wound Dehiscence Outcomes Post-Surgery
Wound dehiscence patients who receive consistent wound care during their recovery decrease the chances of hospitalization, a risk that can carry its own financial burden. Our mobile wound dehiscence service is a cost-effective alternative to ongoing outpatient visits, one that provides the hassle-free convenience of on-site care.
Benefits of Mobile Wound Dehiscence Treatments
- Provides bedside services for wound dehiscence patients.
- Eliminates travel coordination and costs.
- Monitors wounds regularly.
- Offers infection control services.
- Provides patient education.
- Ensures shorter healing times.
- Achieves better healing outcomes.
Preferred Healthcare’s mobile wound care team helps coordinate care, keeping patients, families, doctors, providers and healthcare facility staff up-to-date with current patient wound information. This helps decrease miscommunications that can lead to missed appointments or a decrease in care.
In addition to our mobile wound care service, we offer specialized education for wound dehiscence patients. At Preferred Healthcare, our commitment to patient well-being extends beyond the traditional boundaries of healthcare. We work to make a patient’s recovery journey as smooth and convenient as possible.
Common Questions About Wound Dehiscence
What causes wound dehiscence?
Wound dehiscence can be caused by several factors, including infection, poor wound closure technique, pressure on the wound, or inadequate post-surgical wound care. Underlying health conditions such as diabetes, obesity or immunosuppression can also contribute to the wound opening.
How can I prevent wound dehiscence after surgery?
Preventing wound dehiscence after surgery requires following your healthcare provider’s instructions about proper wound care, restricted activities and medication. Protecting the wound from stress or pressure is also essential.
How serious is wound dehiscence?
Wound dehiscence is a serious complication that can lead to infection if not treated quickly. The severity varies from a minor, partial separation to the full exposure of the tissue.
Atlanta-Area Surgical Wound Dehiscence Services
At Preferred Healthcare we provide a range of convenient wound care services in Atlanta and beyond. Our wound dehiscence experts can visit your home or healthcare facility to deliver effective solutions. Call (404) 919-5708 or schedule a visit now.
