Wound Care Program

The St. Cloud Hospital Wound Care Program provides skilled wound care for outpatients with acute and chronic wounds in the St. Cloud and surrounding area.

Types of Wounds
We treat patients with a wide variety of wounds, including ulcers caused by inadequate blood flow,
diabetes, pressure, trauma, infection and burns.

Treatments available

• Debridement - removal of dead tissue to speed healing.
• Whirlpool - uses the agitation in the water to cleanse the wounds and make debridement easier.
• Pulsed lavage - wound cleansing with saline using low pressure to remove bacteria and loose debris.
• Vasopneumatic compression - a mechanical pump to squeeze swelling out of the arms
  or legs.
• Ultrasound - using sound waves to stimulate healing.
• Electrical stimulation - the use of electrical current to bring in healing components.
• UV light - the use of cold UV light to eliminate bacteria and stimulate new skin formation.
• Advanced dressings, including the VAC dressing system - a closed system using suction to increase healing tissue.

Location
We are located on the north end of the first floor of the St. Cloud Hospital between elevators D and E.

Referrals
All you need is an order from your physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. Call us
to set up your initial appointment. We are available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.