Wound care at St. Mark's Hospital

Wound healing center along the Wasatch Front

The wound care team at St. Mark’s Hospital is experienced in treating acute and chronic non-healing wounds. Our wound care specialists will provide a one-on-one evaluation to determine the best treatment plan to help you heal as quickly as possible.

Wound care treatment

St. Mark’s Hospital’s team of wound care and hyperbaric medicine experts are experienced in the comprehensive treatment of nonhealing wounds. In addition to creating an individualized treatment plan, we also evaluate any underlying problems that may hinder wound healing.

Examples of these problems include:

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

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

Wound care team

Our friendly and caring staff is committed to going above and beyond to ensure your safety. We provide quality care and a positive experience for our patients and their family members.

Types of wounds we treat

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

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

Treating wounds with hyperbaric chambers

Hyperbaric chambers are used to aid in the wound-healing process; combining oxygen with pressure inside a hyperbaric chamber helps serious and nonhealing wounds mend better and faster with less scarring.

Our center features two spacious single-occupant chambers which 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 treatment in the oxygen chambers.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

One of the reasons a wound may not heal is 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.