Hyperbaric and wound treatment offers innovative techniques for healing
Sometimes the body just doesn't want to heal. Diabetics, those with poor circulation or the immobile have particular difficulties.
Sometimes, a slow-to-heal wound needs extra attention to mend. The ultimate goal is to heal wounds in a timely manner and prevent recurrence. At Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, staff members do just that with a variety of treatments.
A healthy dose of fresh air.
The center is one of few hospitals in the area that uses hyperbaric, or oxygen-filled, chambers to promote healing for a range of wounds – from diabetic ulcers to radiation-related injuries. The chambers provide a 90-minute dose of 100-percent oxygen under pressure to patients who have wounds that need attention. This oxygen is circulated through the blood stream to promoting healing.
It was one of the lifesaving techniques, for instance, used to treat the only survivor from the Sago Mine tragedy in West Virginia during 2006.
Our people make the difference
Dr. Billy B. Richmond is the medical director in charge of wound care. Richmond has been affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for quite a few years. He presently is the director of Infection Control here as well. Richmond is certified in hyperbaric medicine and will soon be certified in wound care as well.
Zemira M. Cerny, BS, RN, CWS, is our wound care coordinator. Cerny has nine years specializing in wound care and is a certified wound specialist through the American Academy of Wound Management. Her role is to oversee wound care in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
The specially trained staff at the center is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment using the most technologically advanced wound care therapy. In addition, they provide valuable education to patients and caregivers to assist with problem wound management. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is used as an adjunctive treatment for problematic, non-healing wounds that met specific criteria.
Chesapeake General Hospital
The center is located on Chesapeake General Hospital’s 2 West Unit within Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is designed to complement the services offered by the physician – it is an extension of the physician’s practice. Patients will receive outstanding professional and courteous attention in the timeliest fashion and will be returned to the referring physician.
Please feel free to call the center for more information or to refer a patient. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Dr. Billy Richmond, Zemira Cerny or other staff members. The phone number is 757.312.6510 and fax is 757.312.6279. We look forward to serving you.
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Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
736 Battlefield Blvd. North
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-312-8121