Low-frequency, non-contact ultrasound therapy that delivers acoustic energy to stalled wound beds.
Healix360 supports access to advanced mobile wound care services for patients throughout our coverage area. Services are delivered by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners experienced in the evaluation and management of chronic and complex wounds. Care is coordinated and provided directly to patients in private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. UltraMIST and similar low-frequency ultrasound systems work by generating ultrasound energy that travels through a continuous saline mist column to the wound bed. The acoustic energy mechanically disrupts bacterial biofilm, loosens slough and devitalized tissue, increases local microcirculation, and is thought to upregulate cellular signaling pathways involved in granulation and angiogenesis.
A licensed clinician determines whether this treatment is appropriate after evaluating the wound and the patient's medical history.
Treatment decisions are individualized. Potential contraindications and precautions may include:
Treatment sessions typically last 4 to 10 minutes per wound, depending on size. The clinician holds the handpiece a short distance from the wound, and a fine sterile saline mist carries the ultrasound energy to the tissue. Most patients describe the sensation as a cool, gentle spray. Sessions are usually scheduled two to three times per week initially, then tapered as the wound improves.
Published clinical studies of low-frequency contact and non-contact ultrasound therapies have reported reductions in wound bioburden and improvements in healing trajectory when combined with standard care. UltraMIST and comparable systems have FDA clearance for promotion of wound healing through delivery of low-frequency ultrasound energy.
Most patients report no pain — only a cool, gentle saline mist. Because the device never touches the wound, it is often well tolerated even by patients who cannot tolerate sharp debridement.
Each session typically lasts 4 to 10 minutes per wound, depending on wound size. The full visit including dressing changes is usually 30 to 45 minutes.
Most treatment plans start with two to three sessions per week. The number of total sessions depends on wound size, etiology, and how the wound responds.
No. Negative pressure wound therapy applies suction to the wound. UltraMIST delivers ultrasound energy through a saline mist. The two therapies have different mechanisms and are sometimes used in sequence.
Low-frequency ultrasound wound therapy may be covered by Medicare and many commercial plans when medical necessity is documented. The coordination team verifies coverage before therapy begins.
Call 877-545-1300 or request a provider to begin care. Healix360 serves Southern California and Nevada and accepts Medicare Part B and most major insurance plans.