Wound care

To find a wound care specialist at Ogden Regional Medical Center or to learn more about our wound care services, please call (801) 479-2244.

We specialize in treating the following types of wounds and conditions:

• Arterial and venous ulcers
• Compromised grafts of flaps
• Crush injuries
• Diabetic wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Other non-healing wounds

We offer a variety of treatments to ensure complete care for wounds, including:

• Advanced wound care products
• Application of bioengineered skin substitutes
• Vacuum-assisted closure of a wound (also refereed to as wound VAC therapy)
• Wound cleansing

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can significantly aid in the wound-healing process, helping serious and non-healing wounds mend better and faster with less scarring. HBOT involves the delivery of pure oxygen into pressurized chambers to help wounds heal safely and quickly.

What should I expect from HBOT?

During this painless treatment, you will rest on a comfortable bed in one of our spacious pressurized chambers while breathing pure oxygen. You can relax, sleep, watch TV or listen to music during the sessions, which generally last two hours. Patients of all ages can benefit from these treatments.

How does HBOT feel?

During the first few minutes, patients report feeling very warm. The temperature will then adjust to a comfortable setting. You might notice a change in pressure in your ears (similar to when an airplane changes altitude). To protect your ears from pressure changes, you will be taught techniques to clear them, thus avoiding the feeling of fullness in your ears.

When we schedule your treatment, we will provide detailed instructions, but do not hesitate to ask our staff if you have any questions during your stay with us. Our HBOT-trained physician and certified technicians are there at all times to monitor each treatment session.

Am I a candidate for HBOT?

After your physician refers you to one of our wound care centers, our specialists will conduct a thorough examination and confirm whether treatment is appropriate. If you are a candidate, a plan of care will be designed just for you.

How often will I come in for therapy?

Depending on your condition, the frequency and number of visits will vary. Patients with wound-healing problems usually require about 30 to 40 treatments and most are scheduled once daily.

If you have an acute condition, such as decompression illness or carbon monoxide poisoning, only one or two treatments may be required.

To find a wound care specialist at Ogden Regional Medical Center or to learn more about our wound care services, please call (801) 479-2244.

The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Ogden Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive treatment for non-healing wounds. In addition to creating an individualized treatment plan, we also evaluate any underlying problem that may hinder wound healing.

This can include:

• Infection control
• Lifestyle habits, such as smoking
• Nutrition deficits
• Vascular conditions

Our goal is to help heal your difficult wounds and provide education on wound management to get you back to your normal lifestyle.

We specialize in treating the following types of wounds and conditions:

• Arterial and venous ulcers
• Compromised grafts of flaps
• Crush injuries
• Diabetic wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Other non-healing wounds

Oxygen and hyperbaric chambers are used to aid in the wound-healing process, helping serious and non-healing wounds mend better and faster with less scarring. Our hyperbaric medicine center is the only one of its kind between Davis County and Logan, Utah.

Our center features five single-person chambers that are spacious to ensure patient comfort. Additionally, the hospital's highly trained staff delivers an integrated team approach to healing. This includes an expert evaluation and a personalized care plan for every patient who receives sessions in the oxygen chambers.

How HBOT works

One of the reasons that a wound may not heal is because of inadequate oxygen supply. When a wound does not receive the appropriate amount of oxygen, the cells are not able to regenerate quickly enough, which also increases the risk of infection. HBOT involves the delivery of pure oxygen into the pressurized chambers, to help wounds heal safely and quickly.

To ensure a timely visit at our wound care center, please download and complete our medical history form prior to your visit.