Wound Care & Hyperbaric Services

In the United States, chronic wounds affect approximately 6.5 million patients. At Sparrow Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services we treat these wounds and work to prevent the reoccurrence of these wounds by correcting contributing factors such as controlling infection and enhancing medical and nutritional status.

A multidisciplinary approach

Sparrow Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services is staffed with a unique team of specialists all dedicated to healing chronic wounds. The causes of wounds are complex and our staff represents expertise in all of the major areas necessary to handle your various circumstances and challenges.

For more information about our services, please contact a location near you. We are a referral based clinic, so please reach out to your primary care provider for a referral for our services.

Comprehensive Wound Care

At Sparrow Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services, you’ll receive an individualized treatment plan to help heal your wounds. Some of the following methods may be included in your treatment plan:

• Specialized Wound Dressings
• Sharp Debridement (removal of dead tissue)
• Off-Loading Measures (taking pressure off the wound)
• Compression Therapy
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• Bio-Engineered Tissue Substitutes
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

What to expect on your first visit

• Bring an updated list of medications that you are currently taking, including over-the-counter medications and a list of allergies with you on your first visit.
• Bring insurance information for verification.
• Our team of physicians and nurses will evaluate your wound, health, and medical history including x-rays if you have them.
• Tests may be conducted to determine blood flow and tissue oxygenation as well as to indicate if there is an infection present.
• Together with your physician, we’ll develop a treatment program based on our assessment of your individual needs.

Your role in healing

Much of the success of your treatment depends on you, the patient. We count on you to follow directions carefully and watch your healing progress closely. At Sparrow Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services, our staff will actively teach you to care for your wound at home and how to protect yourself from further injuries. Through a personalized and educational approach to healing, we are dedicated to helping you on a swift road to recovery.