At BBGH we provide superior care for patients with a variety of wounds, related skin conditions, and ostomy needs. Our providers evaluate and develop a comprehensive wound treatment plan customized for each patient, and manage subsequent wound treatments as needed. We work with the patient’s primary care provider to manage the patient’s conditions including pain management, diabetes, hypertension, etc.
Referred conditions include, but are not limited to
- Acute wounds - partial and full thickness
- Atypical wounds
- Burns
- Chronic non-healing wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)
- Lymphedema conditions with or without ulcers
- Moisture related skin damage, dermatitis, rash
- Non-healing surgical wounds
- Ostomy care and preparation including education for self-management
- Peri-stomal/peri-tubular skin complications
- Pressure injuries
- Venous and arterial insufficiency with or without ulcers
Services offered include, but are not limited to
- Advanced wound care modalities
- Cellular tissue authorization and application
- Complex wound debridement
- Diagnostic vascular studies
- Lower extremity compression layered wraps, pumps and stockings
- Offloading boots and braces
- Specialty dressings and topical medication management
- Total contact casts-gold standard for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)
- Wound Vac therapy management
- Colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy training
- Dressing education and assistance obtaining wound care and ostomy supplies
- Healing education and the impacts of pressure, elevated blood sugars, obesity, smoking, etc.
- Tissue cultures and biopsies
* A referral is required and pre-authorization is verified before the patient is seen.
Call 308-761-3425 to learn how BBGH's Wound Care team can help!
Here are some commonly asked questions
After referral by their primary care physician, a new patient undergoes a thorough diagnostic examination to identify the type of wound they have and the underlying problems causing the wound. The initial appointment consists of a full assessment to determine the etiology of the wound, the appropriate classification and size of the wound, the overall health status of the patient and the patient’s ability to comply with needed therapies.
Based on the evaluation, a customized treatment plan is developed to optimize the therapies best suited to address the patient’s needs. Wound size and depth are documented at the initial visit, and again at each subsequent visit. Some of the diagnostic modalities which may be used include:
- Laboratory evaluation
- Radiology (including MRI)
- Transcutaneous oxygen testing
- Vascular studies, electrocardiogram
- Ultrasound
After this determination, a program specifically tailored to our patient will be made based on the most effective treatment options. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to provide the maximum healing possible.
Specialized wound care is usually administered on an outpatient basis. Patients are free to drive themselves to BBGH for therapy, and should plan one to two hours for each visit. For questions, please call 308-761-3425.
Specialized wound care at BBGH means we tailor the program and specialized treatments to the patient while documenting the progress of their healing. That means we are there for our patients from the beginning to end. We educate on how to assist with wound care at home between visits, as well as how to protect wounds from further injury. Our program employs the most technologically advanced wound care therapy, including debridement, topical wound therapy, growth-factor therapy, tissue therapy, dressing selection, special shoes, and patient education.
After an initial consultation and examination at the center, you will receive complete instructions regarding your treatment. Please let us know if you have any questions about your instructions by calling 308-761-3425.
Note: You should refrain from smoking or the use of any tobacco products during the entire course of therapy. Tobacco use will prolong or even prevent healing of a wound site due to its effect on the blood vessels in your body.
If you have a cold or cough, the flu, sore throat, chills, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, inform the staff at the BBGH before your treatments begin. Also, alert the staff to any medications you are taking, or changes in medication during the course of your treatment. If you are diabetic, please eat properly and continue to take your prescribed medication to control your blood sugar level.
