Bridge vacuum-assisted closure: a novel technique of using a single vacuum machine for multiple adjacent wounds

Bridge vacuum-assisted closure: a novel technique of using a single vacuum machine for multiple adjacent wounds

Summary Aims:  To describe a simple method of applying the VAC dressing to multiple wounds. Methods:  Applying a VAC dressing using a sponge bridge to allow the simultaneous treatment of multiple wounds. Results:  Successful healing was achieved using this simple method. Conclusion:  The use of a si...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of clinical practice (Esher) 2010-01, Vol.64 (1), p.93-94
Hauptverfasser: Durai, R., Mownah, A., Ng, P.C.H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bandages
Humans
Injuries
Innovations
Medical treatment
Multiple Trauma - therapy
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy - instrumentation
Surgical Sponges
Wound healing
Wound Healing - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Aims:  To describe a simple method of applying the VAC dressing to multiple wounds. Methods:  Applying a VAC dressing using a sponge bridge to allow the simultaneous treatment of multiple wounds. Results:  Successful healing was achieved using this simple method. Conclusion:  The use of a simple sponge bridge allowed the simultaneous treatment of two adjacent wounds.
ISSN:1368-5031
1742-1241
DOI:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02007.x