Wounds that are not healing properly can often lead to secondary complications such as infections and tissue damage. One type of complication that can be particularly problematic is undermining of the wound. In this blog post, we will discuss what undermining wounds are, how they...
A tunneling wound is a chronic wound that has progressed to form an opening underneath the surface of the skin. They are sometimes referred to as sinus tracts or channels.Tunneling wounds can take a variable amount of time to heal, depending on the size, depth,...
Download Referral Checklist referral checklist Referring a patient for mobile advanced wound care is fast and simple. Just use the below checklist and make a referral through our online patient referral portal to get a patient the wound care they need. required documentation We only need a few pieces...
Patient overview 91 year old female with two diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) to her right foot. Wounds present for 1 year prior to Mendota Health referral. diabetic foot ulcer treatment - wound management Serial sharp debridement, oral antibiotics, oral steroids, pentoxifylline, cellular and tissue-based products, low frequency ultrasound. wound...
Bacterial presence and infection are frequent barriers to chronic wound healing. Clinicians regularly rely on clinical signs and symptoms (CSS) to determine appropriateness of topical or systemic antibiotic treatment as a component of a chronic wound healing plan of care. Additionally, CSS are relied upon...
Many seniors go without essential items every day so Mendota Health teams across the country partnered with local organizations to provide the necessary items seniors need. Thanks to all of the partners for supporting Seniors In Need and providing support to seniors in our communities. Chicago, Illinois Partnered...
Patient overview 71 year old female with venous ulcer present for 10 months, started with an injury to the leg wound management Topical and oral antibiotics, sharp debridement, and cellular and tissue-based products wound presence time to heal 10 months16 weeks Assessment of patient's venous ulcer.Healed - Venous Ulcer Previous Next case presentation Patient is a...
Lee George: Thank you so much for spending some time talking about joining Mendota Health and your vision for the practice. Tell me about why you joined Mendota Health? Tracy Cardin: I love the clinical model. I love that we’re making a real difference in people's lives. And...
Join the Mendota Health team in fighting hunger in America. More than 34 million people, including 9 million children, in the United States are food insecure.Mendota Health was founded on the notion that people deserve access to the best wound care possible. And the way...
Many people know smoking can cause lung cancer and heart disease, but did you know smoking can affect wound healing? Cigarette smoke is filled with harmful chemicals including nicotine, hydrogen cyanide, and carbon monoxide that affects wound health in many ways. Whether you suffer from...