Comparing conventional gauze therapy to vacuum-assisted closure wound therapy: A prospective randomised trial

Mouës, Chantal M.; Bemd, G. J. C. M. Van Den; Heule, Freerk; Hovius, Steven E.R.

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2006.01.041

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“…However, lack of education and competence among nursing staff also appeared to be an issue in relation to patient access to the therapy. The need for trained healthcare professionals must be taken into account: failure of NPWT is often due to inadequate staff education and skill as discussed by (Ahmed et al, 2007;Blume et al, 2008;Braakenburg et al, 2006;Eginton et al, 2003;Llanos et al, 2006;Moisidis,et al, 2004;Moues et al, 2007;Joseph et al, 2000). However the Cochrane Group (Ubbink et al, 2007) undertook a systematic review on the application of NPWT for treating chronic wounds and reported that only two trials met the selection criteria (Joseph et al 2000;McCallon et al 2000).…”

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Negative pressure wound therapy in the community: the debate

Ousey

Milne

2009

Br J Community Nurs

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Recent government documents (Department of Health 2009) have suggested that as a result of advances in tissue viability, more complex wound care can now be provided in the community setting and that therapies such as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy [NPWT] should be common place with tissue viability professionals appointed to direct service provision and ensure high standards (DH 2009). This is a major step forward in current thinking however there are still gaps in our understanding of NPWT with regard to both the mechanism of action and which wound types will respond most favourably to the therapy.Managing complex patients in the community setting can be challenging add to this scenario a device that has to remain attached for around 22 out of 24 hours a day certainly brings new challenges. It yet remains to be ascertained if it is appropriate for all patients or if some definitive exclusion criteria should be agreed. This paper will seek to explore the mechanism of action, benefits, and barriers to adoption in community settings.

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Section: Use Of Npwt In Primary Secondary and Acute Settingsmentioning

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Negative pressure wound therapy in the community: the debate

Ousey

Milne

2009

Br J Community Nurs

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“…The studies included patients with various types of wounds: two studies included patients with infected wounds, 8,9 two studies patients with acute and chronic wounds, 10,11 and one study included patients with various types of wounds. 12,13 In all selected studies, the number of patients was low (between 10 and 30 per treatment group). Bacterial sampling methods also differed between the studies.…”

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The Effect of Vacuum-Assisted Closure on the Bacterial Load and Type of Bacteria: A Systematic Review

Patmo

Krijnen

Tuinebreijer

et al. 2014

Advances in Wound Care

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“…The associated systemic inflammatory response is usually profound and most people will require monitoring in an intensive care unit. Because of the extreme nature of many of these DOI: 10.9790/0853-160101146151 www.iosrjournals.org 150 | Page wounds and the grafting and debridement that accompanies such treatment, a burn center's wound clinic has staff trained in such wounds, may be utilized [52,18].Some studies have proven an improved wound heling and a significant reduction of wound surface are in full-thickness wounds treated with VAC(vacuum assisted closure) devices as compared to conventional gauze therapy [53]. Several ancillary therapies, neither a substitute for prompt surgical debridement nor of proven efficacy has been described.…”

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Necrotizing Fasciitis: Current Concepts, Pathogensand Management

Mustafa¹,

Firdaus²,

Elllzam³

et al. 2017

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Abstract:Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe disease of sudden onset that spreads rapidly. The disease is more common in the adults Medical imaging is helpful to confirm diagnosis. Initial treatment includes a combination of intravenous antibiotics including piperacillin/tazobactam, vancomycin, and clindamycin or ampicillinsulbactam combined with metronidazole, clindamycin or carbapenems(imipenem).Aggressive surgical debridement is always necessary. Amputation of infected limb(s) may be necessary. Ancillary therapies, neither a substitute for surgical debridement nor proven efficacy have been described. Some studies recommend using intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).Nutritional support is imperative. High mortality rates if left untreated. High index of suspicion and knowledge is essential for early diagnosis and outcomes of NF.

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Comparing conventional gauze therapy to vacuum-assisted closure wound therapy: A prospective randomised trial

Cited by 158 publications

References 33 publications

Negative pressure wound therapy in the community: the debate

Negative pressure wound therapy in the community: the debate

The Effect of Vacuum-Assisted Closure on the Bacterial Load and Type of Bacteria: A Systematic Review

Necrotizing Fasciitis: Current Concepts, Pathogensand Management

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