Expert infection management combining aggressive debridement, antimicrobial dressings, biofilm disruption, and systemic antibiotics when needed. Preventing sepsis and amputation through rapid, comprehensive treatment.
Comprehensive infection treatment for infected chronic wounds - aggressive debridement, biofilm disruption, antimicrobial dressings, systemic antibiotics, and infection control strategies. Expert management for diabetic foot infections, pressure sore infections, surgical wound infections, and cellulitis. Medicare Part B covered mobile wound care in Beverly Hills, Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, Kern County, and San Luis Obispo County.
Wound infections are a major barrier to healing and can lead to serious complications including sepsis, tissue death, and amputation. All chronic wounds contain bacteria, but infection occurs when bacterial load overwhelms the body's immune defenses. Effective infection management combines aggressive debridement, antimicrobial dressings, systemic antibiotics when needed, and biofilm disruption.
Local Signs
Systemic Signs
The cornerstone of infection management. Sharp debridement removes infected tissue, biofilm, and reduces bacterial load by 90% in a single session. Infected wounds often require debridement at every visit until infection resolves.
Silver, iodine, or PHMB-impregnated dressings kill bacteria on contact and prevent biofilm reformation. Silver dressings are effective against MRSA, Pseudomonas, and other resistant bacteria. Changed every 2-3 days for maximum effectiveness.
Reserved for wounds with spreading cellulitis, systemic signs of infection, or deep tissue involvement. Antibiotics are selected based on wound culture results when possible. Duration typically 7-14 days depending on infection severity.
Biofilm is a protective layer bacteria create that shields them from antibiotics and immune cells. Requires mechanical disruption through debridement combined with antimicrobial agents that penetrate biofilm. Wounds with biofilm won't heal until it's removed.
Go to the emergency room immediately if you experience:
Preventing infection is easier than treating it. Keep wounds clean and properly dressed. Change dressings as instructed. Maintain good blood sugar control if diabetic. Avoid touching wounds with unwashed hands. Never use tap water to clean wounds—only sterile saline. Report any signs of infection to your wound care team immediately.