Radiation Related Conditions
After surviving cancer, many patients who received radiation therapy have underlying complications that may not cause symptoms for up to 20 years after their treatment.
Resources To Help You Prevent And Heal Chronic Wounds
We firmly believe that patients who are educated and informed about their condition have a higher chance of healing and prevention. In this section, we provide wound care education that will empower you to be an informed partner with your care team.
Controlling Swelling with Multi-layered Compression Wraps
Multi-layered compression wraps are a primary treatment for managing swelling, also known as edema, in the legs. These wraps are composed of multiple layers of different materials that work together to provide sustained, graduated compression. Your doctor or a specialized wound care provider will determine the most appropriate type of wrap for your specific condition. While compression wraps typically remain in…
Skin Perfusion Pressure Test
Your physician has suggested you have a test to assess the small blood vessels in your feet and legs. There are two different tests that can do this; Skin Perfusion Pressure Test (SPP) and Transcutaneous Oximetry Test (TcPO2).
Pressure Conditions
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. It forms when the skin is pressed against a bone. It’s caused by pressure, rubbing or friction.
Ulcer Wound Care: Best Practices for Optimal Healing
At Healogics, we know that managing a wound properly is essential for healing and preventing complications. More than 6 million Americans live with chronic wounds, significantly impacting daily activities, mobility, and overall well-being. Whether you’re caring for a diabetic foot ulcer, pressure injury, or another type of wound, following the right care procedures is vital…
Leslie’s Healing Journey with Healogics
The fight to beat cancer can be a long road, and the thought of having other conditions due to radiation treatment can be overwhelming. A side effect of some radiation treatments is the narrowing of the arteries, which may decrease blood flow to the treated area, resulting in healing challenges. Leslie Maynor received radiation treatment…
Cancer Survivors Sometimes Face Late Effects of Radiation Treatment
If you or someone you care for received radiation treatment to help fight cancer, there may be conditions that could occur due to the radiation treatment. Radiation kills cancer cells but also may harm healthy tissue. In some cases, these conditions do not cause symptoms for several months or even years following treatment.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Healing
By Dr. William Ennis, DO, MBA, MMM, CPE In our most recent white paper titled, “The Use of Modalities in Wound Care Part 2: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy,” we examine the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) as an adjunctive therapy for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) with Wagner grades 3 and 4. We found significantly improved…
ANCC Accreditation Confirms Highest Quality Continuing Education for Healogics Nurses
We are proud to announce another achievement that benefits our nurses and the people they care for at our Wound Care Centers: Accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The ANCC Accreditation Program identifies organizations that exhibit excellence in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD). Healogics earned this distinction by promoting excellence in nursing and patient…
The Importance of Wound Screening During Telehealth Visits
By Carolyn M. Shinn, RN, BSN, CWS, Vice President, Clinical and Quality Process Excellence During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reliance on telehealth services increased, moving from a convenient service to one of necessity. The American Medical Association included information from a May 29 report from McKinsey & Company Health Care Systems & Services, that stated…