Medical Professionals EXCOR Pediatric | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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 The cannulae of the paracorporeal EXCOR® VAD are diverted below the rib cage out of the thorax. Depending on the form of therapy, up to four individual wounds can result from this procedure around the cannula transcutaneous exit sites and must be cared for as per antiseptic standards during the entire course of therapy. The more thorough the wound care, the lower the risk of wound healing disorders.

The dressing does not only ensure sterile wound closure. It is also used to immobilize the cannulae at the transcutaneous exit site, thereby promoting the wound healing. In addition, the dressing has a strain-relieving effect on the cannulae. This also fosters the healing process.

In the earlier postoperative phase, the change of wound dressing is conducted daily. If healing progresses normally, the interval for changing dressings can be expanded to twice a week. If the appearance of the t...