Wound Care

Most small injuries heal on their own. Some do not. When a wound does not get smaller after several weeks, when it weeps, smells or the skin around it is reddened and warm, that is a signal you should take seriously. A chronic wound almost always has a cause that lies deeper than the wound itself.

This includes the open leg, the leg ulcer, which often goes back to a vein or artery weakness. It includes the diabetic foot, where you barely feel pressure points and small injuries because of disturbed nerves. It includes wounds after an operation that do not close as they should, and pressure sores in people who lie or sit a great deal.

With you we look not only at the wound, but at the leg, the circulation, the blood sugar and your daily life. Only when we understand why the wound is not healing can we truly bring it to heal. This is exactly why we take time. In the 60 minutes of your appointment there is room to hear your story, assess the wound carefully and explain to you what we see and why.

Please come sooner rather than later. The longer a wound is open, the harder the healing becomes. You need no referral, and you do not have to wait until it gets worse.

At the first appointment we gently clean the wound and assess its condition: how deep it is, how the tissue looks, whether there are signs of inflammation. We ask you about prior conditions, about medications and about how the wound burdens your daily life. If necessary, we check the circulation and the blood sugar, because both have a say in the healing.

We then dress the wound according to the principle of moist wound healing. A suitably moist environment supports healing and makes the dressing change less painful than you may know it from before. Which dressing suits your wound we decide together and adjust as soon as the wound changes.

Wound healing is not a matter of a single visit. It needs a steady rhythm. We arrange regular appointments with you in which we reassess the wound, change the dressing and document the progress. That way we see early if something is not going as planned and can adjust the plan.

You receive clear instructions from us for home: how to protect the wound, what to watch for with the dressing and which signs mean you should contact us sooner. If a treatment goes beyond what we can provide, such as a vascular assessment or a surgical procedure, we tell you openly and accompany you to the right place. You do not remain alone in this.

Two wound presentations we see particularly often, and both call for a close look at the cause.

The leg ulcer, the open leg, usually develops over a long time. Often a vein weakness is behind it, sometimes a circulatory disorder of the arteries, frequently both together. A wound dressing alone is not enough here. If a vein weakness is the underlying cause, compression treatment is part of it, because it decongests the leg and only then gives the wound the chance to heal. We clarify with you what your leg lacks and tailor the treatment accordingly.

With the diabetic foot, the greatest danger is that you do not feel an injury at all. The nerves are damaged, the pressure while walking goes unnoticed, and a small spot turns into a deep wound. Here every day counts. We relieve the affected area, dress the wound and look at the whole foot with you, including the spots you cannot see well yourself.

With both presentations we talk about prevention, because a healed wound should stay closed. This includes the right skin care, suitable footwear, regular checks of the feet and well-controlled blood sugar. We show you what matters and, together with you, keep the bigger picture in view, not just the single wound.

Wound healing demands patience, reliability and someone who accompanies you over weeks. This is exactly what Dein Team fürs Leben is made for.

We take 60 minutes. That sounds like a lot, and that is intentional. Cleaning a wound carefully, assessing the surrounding tissue, applying the dressing correctly and talking with you about the cause cannot be done in five minutes. With us you should not have the feeling that the clock is running against you.

You reach us without a referral and get an appointment within 48 hours. With a wound that is not healing, this matters, because acting quickly improves the course decisively. You do not have to wait weeks for a slot first.

We are here for you at Utoquai 37 in Zürich, easy to reach and in the heart of the city. Throughout the whole treatment you stay with the same people, who know your wound and your story. You do not have to retell your history every time.

And if your wound demands more than we can provide here, we are honest with you. We tell you clearly which step now makes sense, refer you to the appropriate specialist and remain your point of contact. You should feel looked after, from the first assessment to the day the wound is closed.

Do I need a referral for wound care? No. You can contact us directly and get an appointment within 48 hours.

How quickly will my wound heal? That depends on the type and the cause of the wound and cannot be said in general. A chronic wound often needs weeks to months, and this is exactly why we accompany you in a steady rhythm.

Does the dressing change hurt? We work according to the principle of moist wound healing, which usually makes the dressing change considerably more comfortable. If you are in pain, tell us, and we adjust the treatment.

How often do I have to come? That depends on the condition of the wound. At the beginning we see you more often, and as soon as the healing is going well, the intervals get longer.

We set the rhythm together. Can I also care for the wound myself at home? Part of it yes, and we show you exactly what to watch for.

The regular assessment and the professional dressing change we take on, so that nothing is overlooked. When do I have to contact you immediately? When the wound weeps heavily, smells, when the skin around it reddens and warms strongly, or when you develop a fever.

These can be signs of an infection, and then we act quickly.