Name of the Procedure:

• Common Name: Oasis Ultra
• Technical/Medical Term: Q4124 - Oasis Ultra Tri-Layer Wound Matrix, per square centimeter

Summary

Oasis Ultra Tri-Layer Wound Matrix is a specialized medical treatment used to cover and heal wounds. Made from natural materials, it acts as a scaffold to support the body's own healing processes by providing a structure that new skin cells can grow upon.

Purpose

• Medical Conditions: This procedure is used for managing chronic and acute wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, and surgical wounds.
• Goals/Outcomes: The primary goal is to promote faster and more effective wound healing, reduce infection risk, and improve the overall quality of healing by providing a conducive environment for tissue regeneration.

Indications

• Specific Symptoms/Conditions: Wounds that are not responding to standard treatments, chronic ulcers, pressure sores, burns, and traumatic injuries.
• Patient Criteria: Patients with non-healing wounds of various etiologies, especially those where other treatments have failed or are unsuitable.

Preparation

• Pre-Procedure Instructions: Patients may be advised to stop certain medications (like blood thinners) a few days before the procedure. No special fasting is generally required.
• Diagnostic Tests: A thorough wound assessment and possibly a biopsy might be needed to understand the wound's characteristics and underlying causes.

Procedure Description

1. Wound Cleaning: The wound is cleaned and debrided to remove any dead tissue.
2. Application: The Oasis Ultra Tri-Layer Wound Matrix is cut to fit the wound size and carefully placed over the wound bed.
3. Securing: A secondary dressing is applied to keep the matrix in place and protect it from contamination.
4. Tools/Equipment: Sterile scissors, wound cleansers, secondary dressing materials.
5. Anesthesia: Typically, no anesthesia is needed. However, local anesthesia might be used if extensive debridement is required.

Duration

The entire procedure usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and complexity of the wound.

Setting

• Where: The procedure can be performed in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized wound care centers.

Personnel

• Healthcare Professionals: A wound care specialist, typically a nurse or a physician, will perform the procedure. A nurse might assist with the preparation and post-procedure dressing changes.

Risks and Complications

• Common Risks: Minor discomfort, slight bleeding during debridement, allergic reactions to the matrix material.
• Rare Risks: Infection, graft failure, adverse reaction causing wound deterioration.

Benefits

• Expected Benefits: Accelerated wound healing, reduced risk of infection, and improved tissue regeneration.
• Realization Timeline: Benefits can be noticed within a few weeks, although complete healing may take a few months depending on the wound size and patient condition.

Recovery

• Post-Procedure Care: Regular dressing changes are required. Patients should keep the wound clean and dry.
• Recovery Time: Recovery times vary widely but typically range from a few weeks to several months.
• Restrictions/Follow-up: Avoidance of strenuous activities that might disrupt the wound site. Follow-up appointments to monitor progress and manage dressings.

Alternatives

• Other Treatment Options: Standard wound care dressings, skin grafts, negative pressure wound therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• Pros and Cons: Other treatments might be less expensive or readily available, but Oasis Ultra often provides a more conducive environment for healing complex and non-responsive wounds.

Patient Experience

• During Procedure: Patients may feel mild discomfort during cleaning and debridement but should experience minimal pain.
• After Procedure: Some soreness or minor pain at the wound site, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Comfort measures include ensuring gentle handling of the wound area and using recommended dressings.