Wound Care

Hard-to-heal wounds demand advanced care - that's why there's the Advanced Wound Center (AWC) at Iberia Medical Center.  The AWC specializes in the treatment of patients with chronic, non-healing cutaneous wounds.  By using cutting-edge treatments, which may include hyperbaric oxygen therapy and sophisticated case management, we help patients with chronic wounds heal faster - and when wounds heal faster, lives improve.

After a complete evaluation and medical history assessment is performed, typical treatment protocols may include:

    •    Topical Dressings

    •    Infection Control

    •    Compression Therapy

    •    Debridement of the Wound

    •    Vascular Studies

    •    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

    •    Orthotics

    •    Patient Education

The Advanced Wound Center at Iberia Medical provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. Associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobility, non-healing wounds lead to lower quality of life and may lead to amputations. 

1 in 4 families has a family member with a chronic wound. 25% people living with diabetes will experience a foot ulcer. 82% of non-traumatic amputations are the result of vascular disease. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Advanced Wound Center at Iberia Medical Center at 337.374.7587.

The IMC Advanced Wound Center is one of only 5 centers in Louisiana to achieve this designation.