Negative pressure therapy for negative pressure wound

Negative pressure therapy NPWT dressing:

Consists of:

• Charcoal foam, manufactured using a reticulated polyether and polyurethane hydrophobic material.
• Fit Pad suction interface with Quick-connector.
• Transparent film (one or more pieces depending on the kit size).

All components are packaged together and sterilised using ethylene oxide (EO).

The NPWT system:

• Pulls fluid from the wound, decreasing edema.
• Allows the wound to compress down.
• Encourages new healthy tissue growth and blood vessels to form.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy is one of many options for patients in the treatment of difficult to heal wounds.

Your medical and surgical team will work together with you to heal your current wound and prevent future wounds from occurring.

Machanism action:

The mechanisms by which NPWT is known to accelerate wound healing are as follows: NPWT creates a moist environment, drains exudate, reduces tissue oedema, contracts the wound edges, mechanically stimulates the wound bed, alters blood flow in the wound edges, and stimulates angiogenesis and the formation of granulation tissue. 

NPWT can offer protection against infection as the wound is sealed; in addition, the need for less frequent dressing changes may further reduce the risk of contamination. The biological effects of NPWT on the wound bed depend on the type of dressing and the negative pressure setting applied (described below).

Application:

NPWT dressing is used if you have a burn, pressure ulcer, diabetic ulcer, chronic (long-lasting) wound, or injury. These dressings are indicated for use with negative pressure wound therapy devices for the removal of excess exudates, infectious material and tissue debris from chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds such as: diabetic neuropathic ulcers, partial- and full-thickness pressure ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, partial-thickness burns, skin flaps and grafts. This therapy can help your wound heal faster and with fewer infections.

Specification: