Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is the use of sub-atmospheric pressure to promote wound healing, and remove fluids from the wound site at the same time.
What does NPWT
Indications for use
The types of wounds indicated are:
What does NPWT
- Exudate removal
- Edema reduction
- Bacterial load decrease
- Blood supply increase
- Mechanical stress
- Provide occlusion
Indications for use
The types of wounds indicated are:
- Diabetic/Neuropathic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Chronic wounds
- Acute wounds
- Dehisced wounds