Wound Care

Some wounds require specialized and aggressive medical treatment, while other wounds may heal on their own with a bandage and a little patience. The more serious wounds, commonly called non-healing wounds, are caused by a wide variety of medical conditions, including:

Diabetes
Pressure ulcers (often caused by arthritis)
Circulatory problems
Traumatic injuries
Surgical incisions
Compromised skin grafts

Whether it be through our outpatient treatment center or inpatient care, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center's Wound Care Program offers a complete range of services, including:

Wound evaluation
Wound debridement
Advanced wound care technology
Compression therapy
Vascular diagnostics
Diabetic education
Nutrition management
Antibiotic outpatient coverage

Our program provides the latest wound care treatments, as well as the experienced care of a team of physicians and nurses who specialize in wound care management. In addition, The Wound Care Center at Summerlin Hospital offers care in a quiet, suburban setting, far from the noise and congestion of central Las Vegas. For more information about inpatient or outpatient wound care, please call (702) 233-7979.

Facts About Wounds

A wound is a break in the continuity of tissues of the body and may be either internal or external. Acute wounds usually result from external physical forces, from a child who falls off his bike and scrapes his knee, to more serious accidents. They can also occur as the result of an underlying medical problem (for instance, diabetes) or from medical treatment (like surgery). The most common types of acute wounds include abrasions, incisions, lacerations, punctures and avulsions.

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