6 Facts About Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
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Symptoms of Failure:
There are several reasons why your procedure might fail when skin and tissue are involved so it is critical to complete the proper treatment during recovery. Signs that the skin might be failing include:
- Wound discoloration
- Swelling
- Fluid leaking form wound site
- Redness
- Heightened pain
- Darkened edges of the skin
- Fever
Skin Graft Risks:
A successful skin graft can significantly benefit you if you've suffered a serious injury such as extensive burns, pressure ulcers, or diabetic ulcers. As with any surgery, it's essential to know the risks before moving forward with the procedure. Potential skin graft risks include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Impaired sensation
- Skin discoloration
There are a few conditions that may increase your risk of skin graft failure, including:
- Poor health
- Smoking
- Certain medications
- Diabetes
Skin Flap & Graft Treatment
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative pressure wound pumps utilize vacuum-like equipment to encourage your skin flap or graft to heal while reducing the risk of infection. Home wound pump providers aim to relieve any excess strain of recovery you might experience. With user-friendly kits, educational resources, and specialty dressing options, recovering from your skin flap or graft surgery at home can be simple and effective.
Specialty Dressings and Wound Care Supplies
Often with wound care, you'll need specific dressings to aid in the healing process. Wound dressing manufacturers offer a wide array of specialty dressings, collagens, silvers, alginates and even basics such as gauze, tape, and bandages.How We Can Help
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Hear more from Lincare patientsNPWT Pump Options:
Cork Medical Nisus®
This is used to manage and promote healing in wounds that are difficult to heal or have become chronic.
Genadyne® XLR8 Plus NPWT Pump
This is designed to apply continuous or intermittent negative pressure to a wound or surgical incision to help promote wound healing.
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