Wound Care

The healing of a wound involves a complex chain of events in the body. First, special blood cells called platelets stick to the injured area to form a temporary plug. At the same time, proteins are activated to form a tissue glue called fibrin, which is laid down at the site of the platelet plug to make it secure. Eventually, scar tissue forms to complete the healing.

But sometimes a wound does not heal as quickly or completely as it should, and specialized therapy is needed. To meet this need, ECHN has introduced a unique center designed to treat wounds that have difficulty healing.

The Wound Healing Center at ECHN, located within Manchester Memorial Hospital, treats patients whose wounds have not healed within three or four weeks. The facility has been specially designed to provide the most up-to-date treatment modalities.

Wounds originate from various causes and conditions, and they are among the most common health problems today. The types of wounds cared for at The Wound Healing Center include those resulting from:<

• Venous insufficiency (which can contribute to leg sores)
• Pressure ulcers (also known as bed sores)
• Traumatic wounds
• Surgical wounds
• Diabetic foot sores
• Ostomies
• And more

The way in which a wound is treated depends on the type of wound and the cause. Some of the causes of delayed wound healing include:

• Infection
• Chronic diseases such as diabetes
• Pressure from prolonged bed rest
• Nutrition deficiencies
• Radiation therapy treatments
• The use of certain medications

Patient may access the services of The Wound Healing Center either by obtaining a referral from their own physician or by calling themselves for an appointment at 860.533.2903. Most insurances will cover the cost of care, including Medicare, which does not require a physician referral.