Mobile pressure wound care and pressure ulcer treatment begin with accurate staging, pressure redistribution, moisture management, infection evaluation, and an individualized treatment plan.
A pressure injury (also called a pressure ulcer, pressure sore, bedsore, or decubitus ulcer) is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, usually over a bony prominence, resulting from prolonged pressure or pressure combined with shear. Common sites include the sacrum, coccyx, ischial tuberosities, heels, and greater trochanters. Pressure injuries are staged 1 through 4 based on visible tissue damage, with additional categories for Unstageable injuries and Deep Tissue Pressure Injury (DTPI).
Also known as: Pressure injury, Pressure sore, Pressure wound, Bedsore, Decubitus ulcer, Sacral ulcer, Stage 3 pressure injury, Stage 4 pressure injury, DTPI.
Common signs and symptoms can vary by wound type and severity.
A clinician evaluates the wound together with the factors that may delay healing.
Seek immediate care if the skin breaks open, if there is a foul odor, excessive drainage, or if the surrounding skin becomes increasingly warm and red, indicating potential infection.
Home visits are scheduled care, not emergency response. Severe or extensive burns, uncontrolled bleeding, rapidly worsening symptoms, confusion or difficulty breathing need urgent medical evaluation; call 911 for an emergency. A clinician must decide whether a wound can safely be managed at home.
Healix360 coordinates mobile pressure wound care and pressure ulcer treatment throughout our coverage area. Licensed physicians and nurse practitioners evaluate chronic and complex pressure injuries in private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Clinicians stage pressure injuries using current NPIAP definitions and build an individualized plan that may include pressure redistribution, moisture and drainage management, debridement, infection evaluation, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), or advanced cellular therapies when medically appropriate.
Consistent, specialized care combined with strict offloading protocols can successfully close even advanced stage pressure ulcers, preventing serious complications like osteomyelitis or sepsis.
An unstageable pressure injury is one where the base of the wound is covered by slough (yellow, tan, green, or brown) or eschar (tan, brown, or black), making it impossible to determine the true depth until the slough or eschar is removed.
Yes, with aggressive debridement, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), advanced biologics, and strict pressure offloading, many Stage 4 ulcers can achieve closure without surgical intervention.
Visit frequency depends on the severity of the wound and the chosen treatment plan, but typically ranges from once to multiple times per week. Care is provided directly to patients in their residence.
Yes, DTI is a specific type of pressure injury caused by damage to underlying soft tissue from pressure and shear, often presenting as an intact, discolored area of skin.
While our primary focus is advanced clinical wound care, our clinicians coordinate with durable medical equipment (DME) providers to ensure patients receive necessary pressure-relieving mattresses and cushions.
Call 877-545-1300 or request a provider to begin care. Healix360 serves listed California communities. Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and Medi-Cal benefits are verified before treatment.