How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...

Solventum (NYSE: SOLV ) today announced the launch of the V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing , an integrated dressing and drape that can be applied in less than two minutesi and worn by patients for up ...

A UCT researcher has made a significant advance in the field of wound care by developing a self-regulating vacuum dressing for wounds. University of Cape Town (UCT) doctoral student Dr Nicolas ...

As this case study illustrates, proper treatment, case management, and outpatient therapy can mean the difference between recovery and tragedy. James, an active 3-year-old, was playing in the yard ...

A patient with a diabetic foot wound who underwent negative pressure wound therapy experienced good healing, reduced amputation risk, and no wound infection, suggesting the treatment method could be ...

Scientists hope to transform the treatment of chronic wounds with 'smart dressings' that not only help wounds heal but feedback to healthcare professionals on the wound's progress. Despite these and ...

A new form of plaster which acts like a vacuum pump could help tackle wounds that are hard to heal. The hi-tech dressing sucks out dead tissue, bacteria and debris from the wound that can hinder the ...

Sheila Wills was used to the odd bump - one of the hazards of using a wheelchair to get around since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. So when she knocked her foot three years ago, she thought ...