Modified Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT): An Experience of 106 cases at Philippine General Hospital
Keywords:
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, NPWT, Vacuum Assisted Closure, VAC, Open Wounds
Abstract
We studied 106 cases of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
or Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) from 2000-2004 on open wounds.
Our modification using packing foam, infant feeding tube, wall suction
set at 60-70 mmHg and Glad® or Saran® wrap showed similar good
results
Published
2009-01-13
How to Cite
1.
Dy, Jr. AU, Ranjeet N. Modified Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT): An Experience of 106 cases at Philippine General Hospital. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2009Jan.13 [cited 2024Apr.18];43(3). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/2698
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