60-Year-Old Overcomes Severe Infection and Saves Toes
60-year-old male. In early 2023, fell ill with a severe bacterial infection caused by Shigella. The infection quickly escalated into sepsis, sending him into a coma and requiring ventilator support. His battle continued with cardiac arrest, resuscitation, and the need for dialysis. In a desperate attempt to stabilize his blood pressure, a lack of oxygen resulted in the necrosis of his toes. Under the expert care of the Advanced Clinician team, he began a comprehensive wound care treatment plan, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), resulting in the patient’s toes being salvaged.
Police Officer Overcomes Sepsis and Limb Threatening Injury
In July 2023, a 29-year-old police officer experienced a devastating fall while walking a dog, leaving her with a deep, 3-inch laceration on her knee and inner thigh. Despite receiving immediate emergency treatment, the injury quickly became infected, leading to sepsis, kidney failure, and a bone infection. Her wounds presented with exposed muscle and the surrounding skin was necrotic. Through meticulous wound care and regular debridement, her condition began to improve. 30 Hyperbaric Treatment sessions not only accelerated the healing of her wounds but also helped reduce swelling, inflammation, and scar tissue. From a life-threatening infection that nearly caused her to lose her limb to regaining her strength and mobility, her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of expert wound care.
Diabetic Patient Achieves Healing and Mobility After Below-the-Knee Amputation
22-Year-Old Recovers Full Function in Arm
A 22-year-old male sustained severe burns to his right arm after falling into hot grease. The patient was promptly referred to a dedicated Wound Care Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical expertise for comprehensive wound care management. The treatment plan involved multiple surgical debridements to remove necrotic tissue, along with 30 sessions of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to promote healing and enhance oxygen delivery to the affected area. This combined approach was aimed at optimizing tissue repair and preventing infection. As a result of these intensive interventions, the patient’s burns showed remarkable improvement, with the affected arm making a full recovery and regaining almost complete function. This outcome highlights the importance of timely and specialized care in managing severe burn injuries.
