Wound Care at Plainview Hospital
State-of-the-art wound healing for diabetic, arterial and venous wounds among many other ailments is now available to local residents through a partnership between Plainview Hospital and Long Island Hyperbaric & Wound Care Medical Associates, the nationally renowned team of physicians whose mission is to speed healing and have patients return to their daily routines and productive lifestyles as quickly as possible.
Under the direction of Peter Salzer, MD, chief of hyperbarics and wound care, the program ranks higher than national standards, with limb salvage rates at 88%. “Typically, wounds or sores have multiple co-morbidity factors,” Dr. Salzer said. “Because of the type of treatment necessary to heal these wounds, Plainview Hospital provides an effective environment for quick and comfortable healing.”
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One of three new hyperbaric chambers at Plainview Hopsital. Pictured (l to r): Michael Vidafar, president, Hyperbaric Management Wound Services; Peter Salzer, MD, chief and medical director; Margie Pemberton, RN, associate executive director; Janice Reilly, RN, Hyperbaric nurse manager. |
With three hyperbaric chambers located on site, Plainview Hospital can offerfull body hyperbaric oxygen therapy and advanced wound care technology fromboard certified physicians and skilled nurses. In addition to diabetic, arterialand venous wounds, treatment is available for a great number of conditionsincluding but not limited to:
- Necrotizing infections
- Osteoradionecrosis (including pre and post dental procedures)
- Gangrene
- Osteomyelitis Soft tissue radiation damage and external damage associated with radiation therapy (breast, colon, neck cancer, etc.)
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Non-healing traumatic wounds
“Our multi-dimensional team approach calls on the combined expertise of various specialties including general, vascular and plastic surgery, as well as, infectious disease and other specialists that bring a positive impact on wound healing,” Dr. Salzer explained. He said chronic non-healing wounds are those that have not shown any signs of healing in four to six weeks. They’re often associated with inadequate blood flow to a wound site and frequently occur in individuals with diabetes, venous insufficiency (a condition caused by poorly function veins) and pressure ulcers from immobilization.
“Our team keeps in constant contact with the referring doctor regarding patient care,” Dr Salzer said. “We often get approval for treatments and testing during the initial consultation. Our goal is always to heal wounds quickly and efficiently so the patient can get back to living their life.”