6 Facts About Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
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Symptoms of Venous Ulcers:
Venous Ulcers are slow-healing painful wounds that develop on the lower leg and can typically cause the following symptoms:
- Leg Swelling (Edema)
- Leg Cramping
- Itching and Tingling
- Red, blue, or purple skin appearance similar to a bruise
- Odor
- Pus or other fluid oozing from sore
Venous Ulcer Risk Factors:
Common conditions and risk factors that contribute to Venous Ulcers include:
- Smoking
- High Blood Pressure
- Obesity
- Edema
- Previous Leg Injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
Types of Venous Ulcer Treatment
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NWPT)
Treatment Type 1
NPWT treats severe wounds that are beyond the care of standard antibiotics and bandaging. NPWT uses a special dressing that seals the wound. A gentle vacuum pump is attached to remove drainage from the wound.
Specialty Dressings and Wound Care Supplies
Treatment Type 2
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
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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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.
Additional Lincare Services
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen treatments can help improve oxygen intake, reduce symptoms, increase stamina, and generally improve quality of life.
Home INR Testing
If you're on Warfarin, PT/INR at-home testing lets you monitor your blood anticoagulation levels weekly from home.
Nebulizer Treatment
Nebulizers treat diseases including COPD and asthma. We offer electronic and portable nebulizers, and our Pharmacy delivers them to you.
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