Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices With Instillation/Irrigation: A Technologic Analysis

CONCLUSIONS: The additional option of instillation or irrigation available with some NPWT devices may provide clinical benefits in carefully selected patients. Advantages may be related to facilitated removal of thick exudate and necrotic tissue. Devices with instillation options are indicated for inpatient settings, with ongoing monitoring of health care professionals. A simpler device with an intermittent irrigation option may be used in the home setting, with proper supervision. More research is needed to demonstrate the clinical effectiveness and cost of the therapy.
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care: TECHNOLOGIC ANALYSIS Source Type: research