The Shannon Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine is devoted
to providing state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient clinical wound
care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic wounds. Our team of physicians,
nurse practitioners, and nurses provide treatments to promote the healing
of chronic wounds and help patients recover as quickly as possible.
Turn to Shannon when you need wound care in San Angelo. Call
325.747.7290 now to get started.
How We Can Help
It is estimated that up to 8 million people in America have chronic wounds.
There are a variety of reasons that a wound may not heal. To determine
the best course of treatment, we will do a thorough evaluation of your
wound and current health status. Healthcare professionals who specialize
in wound healing will educate you about the cause of your wound, and keep
you informed throughout the healing process. Throughout the process will
coordinate care with referring provider and facilitate care with additional
specialists and ancillary services as needed.
Some of the indicators for wound therapy are:
Ischemic ulcers
Diabetic ulcers
Pressure ulcers
Neuropathic ulcers
Surgical wounds
Venous insufficiency
Vasculitis
Traumatic wounds
Peristomal skin irritations
Other chronic, nonhealing wounds
The center utilizes a combination of the newest clinical tools in wound
healing along with traditional clinical practices, including:
Wound dressing
Debridement
Compression therapy
Noninvasive vascular assessment
Prescriptive growth factors
Edema management
Bio-engineered skin grafting
In-Patient Consults
Each inpatient wound care consult will be:
Evaluated by the wound care physician and nurse to establish a plan of care
Followed by the wound care nurse and physician as needed
Documented with photos at the time of initial evaluation
A detailed description and plan of care will be outlined in the consult
note and the wound care physician will assist in arranging additional
consults needed during the inpatient stay or at discharge. Each consult
will be recommended for follow-up care as appropriate.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an adjunctive therapy in which the
patient breathes 100 percent oxygen while enclosed in a pressurized chamber
at greater-than-normal atmospheric pressure.
While breathing pure oxygen, the patient's blood plasma becomes saturated,
carrying 15 to 20 times the normal amount of oxygen to the body's tissue.
The ultimate goal is that the body's natural wound-healing mechanisms
are able to function more efficiently. Approximately 18 percent of wound
care patients may require HBOT.
If you are dealing with a wound that will not heal, please ask your doctor
how the center can help. Or contact us, and we will be happy to answer
any questions that you might have.
Transcutaneous Oximetry
Transcutaneous oximetry (TCOMS) aids in vascular evaluation/small vessel
oxygenation and is beneficial in determining a wound's ability to heal.
TCOMS may also aid in determining the appropriate amputation level if needed.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy uses device placement and management on
select wounds to aid in healing.
Contact our San Angelo wound care clinic today to find out more about how
we can assist you.
