Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
About Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), also called vacuum-assisted wound therapy, is an advanced wound management technique that promotes hea...
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), also called vacuum-assisted wound therapy, is an advanced wound management technique that promotes healing using controlled suction. It is commonly used for complex, infected, or non-healing wounds.
Overview
The therapy involves: Special foam dressing placement Sealed wound covering Continuous or intermittent negative pressure suction NPWT helps: Remove excess fluid and infection Improve blood circulation Promote healthy tissue growth Accelerate wound healing It is widely used for: Diabetic wounds Surgical wounds Trauma injuries Pressure ulcers
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
- ⦾ Chronic non-healing wounds
- ⦾ Large surgical wounds
- ⦾ Diabetic foot ulcers
- ⦾ Infected or draining wounds
- ⦾ Tissue loss after trauma
Recovery & Outlook
NPWT significantly improves healing rates, reduces infection risk, and helps preserve tissue integrity in difficult wound conditions.
Risks
- ⦾ Bleeding during dressing changes
- ⦾ Skin irritation around dressing
- ⦾ Pain or discomfort
- ⦾ Rare wound infection progression
- ⦾ Device-related technical issues
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Attend scheduled dressing changes regularly
- ⦾ Maintain proper nutrition for wound healing
- ⦾ Monitor device functioning carefully
- ⦾ Keep dressing seal intact
- ⦾ Report fever or worsening wound symptoms immediately
Doctors Who Perform Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
Meet experienced general surgery doctors who regularly evaluate and perform negative pressure wound therapy (npwt).
Dr. Abhiram
MBBS, MS in General Surgery.
KMC: 122777
Consultant General Surgeon
Dr. Anantha Krishna M A
Mbbs Ms Gen Surgery Fsge Fiages
KMC: 85130
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology surgeon
Dr. Niranjan P
MBBS, DNB - General Surgery
KMC: 72600
Consultant General Surgeon
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