What to Expect
A nurse will assess your wound and overall health to make a treatment plan. You’ll learn how to:
- Clean your wound, change dressings and apply medications
- Recognize signs of infection, such as redness, swelling and increased pain
You may also benefit from negative pressure (vacuum) therapy. It gently draws out fluid and dead tissue to reduce swelling and close your wound.
Monitoring Your Health
Your care team will use photos and routine visits to check how well your wound heals over time. If you have questions or concerns, we’ll help you communicate with your doctor for seamless, complete care.
MyChart