Heart Disease
Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries that affects 1 in 8 Americans over the age of 60, and can result in delayed wound healing and greater risk for limb loss.
Resources To Help You Prevent And Heal Chronic Wounds
We firmly believe that patients who are educated and informed about their condition have a higher chance of healing and prevention. In this section, we provide wound care education that will empower you to be an informed partner with your care team.
Foot Wounds
An estimated 8.2 million Americans are living with a chronic or non-healing wound. The longer a chronic wound goes without proper treatment, the greater the risk of infection, hospitalization and amputation.
Skin Care and Wound Healing: Essential Do’s and Don’ts
Skin Care Do’s and Don’ts Do’s Check your skin daily for dryness, cracks, sores, bruises, reddened areas, and blisters. Have someone help you or check for you if you are unable to do it yourself. Treat the skin gently without stretching, tugging or pulling on it unnecessarily. Cleanse the skin with a mild, pH-balanced…
Radiation Related Conditions
After surviving cancer, many patients who received radiation therapy have underlying complications that may not cause symptoms for up to 20 years after their treatment.
Controlling Swelling with Multi-layered Compression Wraps
Multi-layered compression wraps are made to reduce and control the swelling, or edema, in your legs and keep it from coming back. They are made of different materials and may be two, three or four layers. Your doctor will decide which one is best for you. Usually, compression wraps for edema stay on for a…
Skin Perfusion Pressure Test
Your physician has suggested you have a test to assess the small blood vessels in your feet and legs. There are two different tests that can do this; Skin Perfusion Pressure Test (SPP) and Transcutaneous Oximetry Test (TcPO2).
Pressure Conditions
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. It forms when the skin is pressed against a bone. It’s caused by pressure, rubbing or friction.
Ulcer Wound Care: Best Practices for Optimal Healing
At Healogics, we know that managing a wound properly is essential for healing and preventing complications. More than 6 million Americans live with chronic wounds, significantly impacting daily activities, mobility, and overall well-being. Whether you’re caring for a diabetic foot ulcer, pressure injury, or another type of wound, following the right care procedures is vital…
Leslie’s Healing Journey with Healogics
The fight to beat cancer can be a long road, and the thought of having other conditions due to radiation treatment can be overwhelming. A side effect of some radiation treatments is the narrowing of the arteries, which may decrease blood flow to the treated area, resulting in healing challenges. Leslie Maynor received radiation treatment…
Cancer Survivors Sometimes Face Late Effects of Radiation Treatment
If you or someone you care for received radiation treatment to help fight cancer, there may be conditions that could occur due to the radiation treatment. Radiation kills cancer cells but also may harm healthy tissue. In some cases, these conditions do not cause symptoms for several months or even years following treatment.
