Wound Healing Unit

When a patient is discharged to the home, we take over the care of the patient with a non-healing wound in our " nurse " wound healing clinic, if he/she wishes. We provide outpatient nursing care for patients with non-healing wounds in the shared outpatient clinic of the Chronic Wound Treatment Centre of the Hospital Jihlava

At the request of physicians of all specialties, we also evaluate wounds or skin defects in specialty clinics or Urgent Care clinics, suggest appropriate phase healing materials, and work with the physician in the administration associated with initiating phase healing with a signal code for insurance companies and in the prescription of materials. We then treat these patients on agreed upon days in consultation with the outpatient physician in a "nurse" wound healing clinic.

In the outpatient clinic of the Chronic Wound Treatment Centre of the Hospital Jihlava we actively participate in the nursing care of patients of MUDr. Čech and MUDr. Hon during office hours twice a week.

A burn is damage to the skin caused by heat (scalding, direct contact with a heat source or fire), chemicals, electric current, sunlight or radiation. We distinguish 4 degrees:

• A first-degree burn, typical reddening referred to as erythema:
  Recommended treatment: cool under a stream of cold water for 10 minutes or even longer, ideally until the pain subsides. You can then apply sprays to the affected area, e.g. Bepanthen spray, Hemacut spray, Alfasilver spray and Argogen spray (contains silver, which also has an antiseptic effect). Also various ointments and creams, e.g. Bepanthen cream, calendula ointment or calcium ointment.
• A second-degree burn, a typical blister referred to as a bulla: Recommended treatment: it is again advisable to cool the burned area under a stream of cold water. Never pierce the blisters, as the wound could become infected! You can treat the affected areas with various burn gels such as Flamigel, Hemagel or hydrogel plasters, and you can also use sprays or dressings such as greasy tulle.
• A third- and fourth-degree burn, typical charring of the skin referred to as eschar:
  

  Always seek medical help

• Thorough hygiene of the scar with soap and water – rinse it gently and dry it
• Regular use of a moisturising scar cream or gel
• Avoiding the sun and using sun protection