Single-use NPWT device with telemedical wound monitoring in the treatment of acne inversa in apregnant patient – case report

Acne inversa (AI) is a chronic inflammatory skindisease significantly impacting the patient’s quality of life.Management guidelines for acne inversa during pregnancy donot exist. We decided to use a single-use negative pressurewound therapy (PICO, Smith & Nephew) while managing apregnant patient with AI. Negative pressure wound therapy(NPWT) seemed to improve the patient’s condition, managingthe exudation, reducing edema, and improving local regeneration,as well as epithelialization. The method was also absolutelysafe for the fetus and feasible to conduct in the outpatientdepartment - what was of utmost importance for the patient.The telemedical monitoring of wound healing using mobiletechnologies seems to be gaining importance for patients andmedical practitioners. In the described case, we used the iWound(Polmedi, Poland) application in an outpatient setting.

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Pre-Clinical Assessment of Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy During In Vivo Porcine Wound Healing

Advances in Wound Care ◽

10.1089/wound.2020.1218 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Varuni R. Brownhill ◽

Elizabeth Huddleston ◽

Andrea Bell ◽

Jeffrey Hart ◽

Iain Webster ◽

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Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Clinical Assessment ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Single Use

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CO2 Laser Debridement and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Endoscopic Support for Treatment of Sinus Wound at the Ischial Tuberosity: Case Report

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds ◽

10.1177/1534734620953674 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 153473462095367

Author(s):

JiaJun Tang ◽

Guilu Tao ◽

Yingkai Liu ◽

Xian Ma ◽

Yakupu Aobuliaximu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Skin Grafting ◽

Sinus Tract ◽

Ischial Tuberosity ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Superficial Wound ◽

Pressure Injury

The sinus tract of the ischial tuberosity is often caused by pressure injury. It has the characteristics of difficult treatment and high cost, which increases the anxiety of patients and reduces the quality of life of patients. This case report is to describe an effective method to treat sinus wound at the ischial tuberosity. A 53-year-old male suffered pressure ulcer with sinus wound at the left ischial tuberosity due to inadequate walking and sedentary activity. On the basis of pressure relief and immobilization, the patient was treated with CO2 laser debridement and negative pressure wound therapy under endoscope support 3 times, the deep of the sinus wound was completely closed, and then the residual superficial wound was treated by skin grafting. Follow-up of 1 year after healing showed no recurrence of wound.

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The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), as an adjunct for primary wound healing, in deep partial-thickness paediatric foot burns: A case report

Burns Open ◽

10.1016/j.burnso.2020.03.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 60-63

Author(s):

Howard Chu ◽

Mohamed Maklad ◽

Tom Cobley ◽

Sankhya Sen

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Case Report ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Partial Thickness

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Negative pressure wound therapy in the management of complex lower limb wounds: a case series highlighting outpatient care with small single-use devices

Wound Practice and Research ◽

10.33235/wpr.27.3.116-121 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 116-121

Author(s):

Leonardo Zandavalli Cordova ◽

Jennifer Martins ◽

Patricia Terrill

Keyword(s):

Negative Pressure ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Case Series ◽

Outpatient Setting ◽

Surgical Reconstruction ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Single Use ◽

The Many

Background: Traditionally, the treatment of exposed tendon has required vascularised tissue coverage, usually with complex surgical intervention. The introduction of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has challenged this traditional reconstructive concept. Unfortunately, standard NPWT units are usually bulky, noisy and curtail the mobility and lifestyle of patients. The introduction of small, modern, lightweight, portable, single-use NPWT units have therefore revitalised the use of NPWT and provided a solution to the many problems encountered with the larger devices. Case series: This study highlights three cases of patients with complex lower limb wounds with tendon exposure who were successfully treated with single-use NPWT in an outpatient setting. The median time for complete wound granulation was 5–10 weeks. Minor sharp debridement of wounds was required to encourage granulation tissue formation and this was well tolerated in the outpatient setting. Conclusion: Portable NPWT units provide an alternative to surgical reconstruction in patients with lower limb wounds with exposed tendon. These devices can be utilised in a purely outpatient setting, thus avoid long-term hospitalisation. Older patients with high anaesthesia risk or who lack alternative reconstructive options due to vascular co-morbidities are the most appropriate candidates for this treatment option.

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Managing Acute Wounds with Negative Pressure System in a Developing Country

ISRN Plastic Surgery ◽

10.5402/2013/796254 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. Akpaloo ◽

J. Yorke ◽

P. Agbenorku ◽

E. M. T. Yenli

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Wound Management ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Pressure System ◽

Good Healing ◽

Hospital Patients ◽

Reducing Costs

Introduction. The negative pressure system has been found to be a valuable addition to the various procedures of wound management and has been widely accepted to be safe and effective in promoting wound healing. Aim. The study seeks to find out the outcome of the use of the VAC device in the treatment of patients with acute wounds. Materials and Methods. Between January 2009 and December 2011, a consecutive nonrandomized study was conducted among 48 patients who presented with acute wounds at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Patients were made to undergo negative pressure wound therapy using the VAC device. Results. Forty-eight patients with various degrees of acute wounds were treated, of which 43 (89.6%) were females and 5 (10.4%) were males. Ages of patients ranged from 19 to 78 years. Satisfaction with rate of wound healing revealed that 86.7% and 8.9% had excellent and good healing, respectively, while 4.4% said theirs was satisfactory. Therapy was discontinued in three (6.3%) patients who developed some complications. Conclusion. There was reduction in the hospitalization by patients thereby reducing costs. Also, quality of life of persons who had undergone the therapy with the VAC device had improved. Even though a few device-related complications were observed, patient satisfaction was high.

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The Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as a Singular Modality to Accelerate Wound Healing for Limb Salvage: A Case Report

Journal of the National Medical Association ◽

10.1016/j.jnma.2020.09.127 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 112 (5) ◽

pp. S47

Author(s):

Alton R. Johnson ◽

Hye R. Kim ◽

Arwa El Sayed ◽

Cathrine Stark ◽

D. Scot Malay

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Case Report ◽

Limb Salvage ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Accelerate Wound Healing

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Experience of negative pressure wound therapy over sternal wound healing: A retrospective review

WCET Journal ◽

10.33235/wcet.39.2.9-18 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 9-18

Author(s):

Wai Sze Ho ◽

Wai Kuen Lee ◽

Ka Kay Chan ◽

Choi Ching Fong

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Wound Care ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Treatment Pathways ◽

Wound Assessment ◽

One Year

Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in sternal wound healing with the use of the validated Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT), and explore the role of NPWT over sternal wounds and future treatment pathways. Methods Data was gathered from patients' medical records and the institution's database clinical management system. Seventeen subjects, who had undergone cardiothoracic surgeries and subsequently consulted the wound care team in one year were reviewed. Fourteen of them were included in the analysis. Healing improvement of each sternal wound under continuous NPWT and continuous conventional dressings was studied. In total, 23 continuous NPWT and 13 conventional dressing episodes were analysed with the BWAT. Results Among conventional dressing episodes, sternal wound improvement was 2.5–3% over 10 days to 3.5 weeks, whereas 4–5% sternal healing was achieved in 5 days to 2 weeks with sternal wire presence. Better healing at 11% in 1 week by conventional dressing was attained after sternal wire removal. In NPWT episodes, 8–29%, 13–24%, and 15–46% of healing was observed in 2 weeks, 3.5 to 5 weeks and 6 to 7 weeks, respectively. Only 39% wound healing was acquired at the 13th week of NPWT in one subject. With sternal wire present, 6%–29% wound healing progress was achieved by NPWT in 1–4 weeks, and 16–23% wound improvement in 2 to 4.5 weeks by NWPT after further surgical debridement. After sternal wire removal, 6–34% sternal wound healing occurred by continuous NPWT for 1–2 weeks, and maximum healing at 46% after 2.5 weeks of NPWT were observed. Conclusions Better wound healing was achieved in the NPWT group in comparison to conventional dressings alone. However, suboptimal sternal wound healing by NPWT alone was observed. Removal of sternal wire may improve the effectiveness of NPWT. Successful tertiary closure after NPWT among subjects supports the important bridging role of NPWT in sternal wound healing. Factors causing stagnant sternal wound healing by NPWT alone are discussed.

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The effects and use of negative pressure wound therapy – a set of case reports

Perspectives in Surgery ◽

10.33699/pis.2020.99.4.183-188 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 99 (4) ◽

pp. 183-188

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

High Risk ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Chronic Wounds ◽

Wide Spectrum ◽

Case Reports ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Basic Set

Modern medicine offers a wide spectrum of wound healing resources for acute or chronic wounds. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a very effective method, allowing complicated defects and wounds to heal. The basic set is usually provided with various special accessories to facilitate the use and support safe application of NPWT to high-risk tissue. Selected case reports are presented herein to document the special use and combinations of materials in negative pressure wound therapy.

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