Vacuum assisted closure (VAC)negative pressure wound ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由PAgarwal著作·2019·被引用20次—Vacuum-assistedclosure(VAC)isanalternativemethodofwoundmanagement,whichusesthenegativepressuretopreparethewoundforspontaneoushealing​ ...

Delayed wound healing particularly in difficult wounds and in elderly with co morbidities is a major concern. It leads to the pain, morbidity, prolonged treatment, and require major reconstructive surgery which imposes enormous social and financial burden. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is an alternative method of wound management, which uses the negative pressure to prepare the wound for spontaneous healing or by lesser reconstructive options. Method of VAC application includes thorough debridement, adequate haemostasis and application of sterile foams dressing. A fenestrated tube is embedded in the foam and wound is sealed with adhesive tape to make it air tight. The fenestrate tube is connected to a vacuum pump with fluid collection container. The machine delivers continuous or intermittent suction, ranging from 50 to 125 mmHg. The VAC dressings are changed on 3rd day. Negative pressure therapy stabilizes the woun...