Wound care
A nurse cleans the wound, dresses it and shows you how to look after it until the next visit.
What it is
Wound care means removing debris and damaged tissue, disinfecting the wound and applying a clean dressing.
Our nurse does this with sterile single-use equipment and assesses how the wound is healing at every visit.
Who it is for
- After surgery, when the wound needs regular cleaning and dressing
- Patients who spend long periods in bed
- Wounds that heal slowly and need ongoing care
How the visit goes
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Call us
Tell us the type of wound and whether you have instructions from a doctor or hospital.
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We confirm the visit
We tell you who is coming and when.
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Cleaning and dressing
The nurse removes the old dressing, cleans and disinfects the wound and applies a fresh dressing.
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The care plan
We tell you how often the dressing should be changed and which signs need an immediate call.
What to have ready
- The doctor’s or hospital’s instructions for the wound
- Dressing materials, if you were given any
- An identity document
- The medicines the patient takes, especially for diabetes or blood thinning
Call us for the price.
Common questions
How often should the dressing be changed?
It depends on the wound and the doctor’s instructions. After the first visit we give you a clear plan.
Do you come regularly?
Yes. Repeat visits are arranged by phone.
What if the wound looks infected?
The nurse assesses it and, when needed, refers you to a doctor or arranges a home medical visit.
Do you bring the materials?
The nurse brings sterile single-use equipment for cleaning. For special dressing materials, tell us by phone.