Wound Care

Telemedicine-based wound care provides same-day treatment for minor wounds like cuts, scrapes, and scratches. At JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, doctor of nursing practice and certified nurse practitioner Jeri Thomas, DNP, NP-C, treats wounds for people five and older. Most minor wounds are treated online, but Dr. Thomas can refer you to an in-person specialist if needed. Serving patients in and around Cheshire, Ohio, call JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, today to schedule a telemedicine-based wound care appointment for yourself or your child or book your visit online.

What is telemedicine-based wound care?

Telemedicine-based wound care is a type of urgent care that treats minor wounds like cuts, scrapes, and scratches. 

Traditionally, you would have to visit an urgent care clinic or an emergency room for these treatments. However, with telemedicine, you can meet with Dr. Thomas via a secure internet portal. This saves you time, money, and the hassle of sitting in a waiting room.

At JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, Dr. Thomas diagnoses and treats minor wounds. If you need stitches or more specialized wound care, she refers you to a nearby clinic or emergency room.

What types of injuries does wound care treat?

At JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, Dr. Thomas treats several types of minor wounds, including:

Abrasions

Abrasions occur when your skin scrapes against a surface like rough carpet or concrete. Road rash is a common abrasion injury. These wounds don’t bleed much and typically scab over quickly. 

Lacerations

A laceration is a wound that cuts or tears into your skin. These wounds are often caused by knives or hand tools and can be mild or severe. Lacerations tend to bleed and often require stitches. 

Puncture wounds

A sharp or pointed object, such as stepping on a nail, can cause a puncture wound. Most puncture wounds heal on their own, but Dr. Thomas might recommend getting a tetanus shot to prevent infection. 

What does telemedicine-based wound care involve?

Dr. Thomas reviews your medical records and asks about your wound and symptoms. Tell her if you have numbness or pain around the wound, skin discoloration, or bruising.

Next, Dr. Thomas completes a telehealth exam. She asks you to point your web camera at the wound so she can visually examine it. After assessing its location, size, and severity, Dr. Thomas makes personalized treatment recommendations.

Most minor wounds improve with at-home care. For example, Dr. Thomas might suggest keeping your wound clean and dry, applying antibiotic ointment, and covering it with a bandage.  

However, if your wound is larger than ½ inch or bleeding, Dr. Thomas refers you to a nearby emergency room for in-person treatment. There, you might receive stitches, staples, and prescription antibiotics. 

Call JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, today to schedule a wound care appointment for yourself or your child or book your visit online.