Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: Anti-Microbial Solution or Normal Saline for Long Term Success

Background: Negative-pressure wound therapy with instillation is a widely utilized adjuvant in the treatment of complex wounds. Anti-septic solutions are often preferred for instillation,...

Christopher E. Attinger , MD;

Dean H. Meshkin ;

Kenneth L. Fan , MD;

Paul J. Kim , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Christine Hill , BS ;

Karen K. Evans , MD;

08/19/2021

Improving Wound Outcomes using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Hypochlorous Acid Instillation

Improving Wound Outcomes using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Hypochlorous Acid Instillation Michael D. Kalos, DNP, RN, CWOCNRegions Hospital14123 Jardin Ave N Hugo, MN 55038Kalos_c...

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

08/19/2021

Interesting Cases

Combined Type Mediastinitis After Thyroidectomy Managed by Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation: A Case Report

03/27/2021

Shunsuke Sakakibara , MD, PhD;

Daiki Kitano , MD, PhD;

Yoshitaka Kitamura , MD;

Koichiro Yonezawa , MD, PhD;

Wataru Nishio , MD, PhD;

Shigemichi Iwae , MD, PhD;

Minoru Nakahara , MD, PhD;

A 52-year-old woman with a history of dyslipidemia, panic disorder, asthma, a 32-pack-year smoking habit, and obesity (body mass index underwent subtotal thyroidectomy with cervical and mediastinal lymphadenectomy through a median sternotomy...

A 52-year-old woman with a...

03/27/2021

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Use of Bacteria- and Fungus-Binding Mesh in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Provides Significant Granulation Tissue Without Tissue Ingrowth

03/27/2021

Lotta Gustafsson , MD, PhD;

Malin Malmsjö , MD, PhD;

Richard Ingemansson , MD, PhD;

Sandra Lindstedt , MD, PhD;

Use of Bacteria- and Fungus-Binding Mesh in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Provides Significant Granulation Tissue Without Tissue Ingrowth Malin Malmsjö, MD, PhD,a Sandra Lindstedt, MD, PhD,b Richard Ingemansson, MD, PhD,b and...

Use of Bacteria- and...

03/27/2021

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Review

Does the Application of Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy to High-Risk Wounds Prevent Surgical Site Complications? A Systematic Review

03/27/2021

Lily N. Daniali , MD;

Edward S. Lee , MD;

Michael J. Ingargiola , MD;

Does the Application of Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy to High-Risk Wounds Prevent Surgical Site Complications? A Systematic Review Michael J. Ingargiola, BS, Lily N. Daniali, MD, and Edward S. Lee, MD University of Medicine and...

Does the Application of...

03/27/2021

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Prior Authorization

How to Deal with Prior Authorization Hassles in the Wound Clinic

01/31/2020

Jayesh B. Shah , MD, MSc, UHM, ABPM, CWSP, FAPWCA;

Although prior authorization can prevent physicians from administering unnecessary tests, there are barriers that can complicate practice. This author details how to deal with a sometimes-complicated process and provide the best care for...

Although prior authorization can...

01/31/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Weekly Changes in Wound Parameters Following Treatment with Either Single-Use or Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Introduction: Early intervention with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in hard-to-heal wounds is associated not only with improved outcomes, but also with lower costs of treatment. ...

Robert S. Kirsner , MD, PhD;

Henry Jaimes ;

12/11/2019

Genomic Evaluation of a Novel Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with a reticulated open cell foam (ROCF) has dramatically impacted the practice of healing wounds. While effective in stimulating granulation tissue...

Christopher Locke ;

Kristine Kieswetter ;

Marisa Schmidt , KCI;

Timothy Robinson ;

Kathleen Derrick , MS;

12/06/2019

Preclinical Evaluation of a Novel Dressing Used in Conjunction with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

While reticulated open cell foam (ROCF) is a well-established dressing for use with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), tissue ingrowth may occur if the dressing is left in place for ...

Christopher Locke ;

Diwi Allen ;

Kristine Kieswetter ;

Marisa Schmidt , KCI;

Timothy Robinson ;

12/06/2019

Outpatient Exit Survey of Remote Therapy Monitoring Services Used with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Therapy nonadherence can preempt the effectiveness of modalities, such as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and may result in adverse or costly outcomes. Annually, an estimated $100...

Leah P. Griffin , MS;

Tamara Stanton ;

April Lumpkins , MSN, AGACNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN;

Laura Leyva Casillas ;

12/03/2019