Wound and Ostomy

Presbyterian Wound and Ostomy Care provides wound assessments and treatment, as well as ostomy services at some locations. Our staff partners with physicians and patients to make use of a variety of wound care products and therapies to help decrease your pain and allow for faster healing. Our team consists of board-certified wound specialists including clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physicians and podiatrists.

Conditions Treated

We provide treatment for all types of wounds, including but not limited to:

• Diabetic foot ulcers

• Venous ulcerations

• Arterial ulcers

• Pressure ulcers

• Second-degree burns

• Post-traumatic wounds

• Surgical wounds that are not properly healing

• Abnormal wounds

We also offer case management for chronic wounds or complex cases, wound prevention through education and long-term follow-up care, as well as coordination of treatment with other providers or services.

Treatment Options

• Vacuum assisted closure

• Skin substitutes

• Wound care that speeds healing and decreases pain

• Transcutaneous oxygen measurements

• Ostomy Services including:

  • Pre-operative education and stoma site marking

  • Pouch system fitting

  • Assessment of inability to maintain a seal on the ostomy pouching system for a prolonged period of time

  • Assessment of peristomal skin issues (redness, irritation, etc.)

  • Introduction to a different pouching system

  • Hernia belt measurement

  • Stoma assessment, if there is a problem with the appearance of the stoma

  • Development of problem-solving plans

  • General assistance with stoma problems

NOTE: For your ostomy appointment, please bring a complete ostomy pouching system change to let the ostomy nurse to review your pouching system items. A list of ostomy related questions are helpful to bring with you to the visit.

CLINICS & FACILITIES

Wound and Ostomy Center in Albuquerque on Harper Dr Wound Care at Socorro General Hospital