Negative pressure wound therapy - UpToDate
Jan 30, 2025 · Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also called vacuum-assisted wound closure, refers to wound dressing systems that continuously or intermittently apply …
Endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVAC/EVT) - UpToDate
EVAC/EVT delivers negative pressure to a leak site in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract through a nasogastric tube (NGT) or Blake drain terminating at a polyurethane sponge, termed …
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伤口负压治疗(negative pressure wound therapy, NPWT)又称真空辅助伤口闭合，是指一种持续或间断施加负压的伤口敷料系统，可在创面形成正压。NPWT已成为处理许多急、慢性伤口的普 …
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- Giant ventral hernia following open abdomen - Barker method of temporary abdominal closure in situ - Perforated silastic sheet overlying viscera to prevent adhesions - Sponge based negative …
Patient management following extremity fasciotomy - UpToDate
The management of the patient following extremity fasciotomy, including management of reperfusion, wound care, and methods and timing of fasciotomy wound closure, will be …
Surgical management of sternal wound complications
Nov 14, 2023 · Patients who develop deep sternal wound infections have increased short- and long-term mortality . The diagnosis, management, and measures to prevent sternal wound …
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The management of stage I and II pressure-induced skin and soft tissue injuries is generally conservative with appropriate wound care and elimination of causative factors that led to the …
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BACKGROUND Indications for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) are broad and include prophylaxis for surgical site infections (SSIs). Existing evidence for the …
Principles of acute wound management - UpToDate
Oct 28, 2024 · Wound dressings can help facilitate this process if they eliminate dead space, prevent bacterial overgrowth, and ensure proper fluid balance. They must also demonstrate …
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In general, after the diagnosis of PG is made, patients are managed with a combination of pharmacologic therapies that suppress the inflammatory process and wound care measures …