Wound Care Programs
Kentfield's multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient wound care programs are designed to help patients with difficult-to-heal, long-term skin integrity conditions. We focus on intensive intervention, education, prevention and maintenance.

Common Diagnosis
We treat individuals who have:

• pressure ulcers
• neurotropic ulcers secondary to diabetes
• arterial insufficiency ulcers
• venous stasis ulcers

Team Members
Our interdisciplinary team members include:

• physiatrist, vascular surgeon, plastic surgeon and other medical specialists
• nurse practitioner specializing in wound care
• physical therapist/certified wound specialist
• multidisciplinary rehabilitation specialists
• certified orthotist/prosthetist specializing in foot deformities
• registered dietician
• clinical psychologist

Assessment
We use comprehensive assessments to focus on the following:

• circulation, sensation and etiology
• clinical tests including vascular Doppler testing
• measurement and staging of wounds with photographic documentation

Treatment
Our multidisciplinary team incorporates these treatment methods:

• specialized modalities to increase circulation, reduce inflammation and decrease pain
• individualized wound dressings, including compression dressings
• mechanical and chemical debridement
• nutritional and dietary intervention
• therapy to increase functional mobility and promote independence in self-care
• hydrotherapy
• psychological intervention
• patient and caregiver education for prevention of recurrence

Admission Criteria
individuals who meet the following criteria may be considered for inpatient admission:

• acute need with history of chronic, difficult-to-heal wounds
• serious health risk requiring daily physician monitoring

Local and national resources are also available.

For information or referral, contact the Outpatient Center at 415-485-3541.