Statements (50)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical device
wound care therapy |
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Vacuum-Assisted Closure |
gptkbp:approvedBy |
gptkb:U.S._Food_and_Drug_Administration
|
gptkbp:category |
advanced wound care
negative pressure therapy |
gptkbp:component |
vacuum pump
foam dressing collection canister occlusive drape |
gptkbp:contraindication |
non-enteric and unexplored fistulas
untreated osteomyelitis malignancy in wound necrotic tissue |
gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Kinetic_Concepts,_Inc.
|
gptkbp:effect |
improves patient outcomes
reduces risk of infection reduces wound healing time reduces wound size |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
V.A.C. Therapy
|
gptkbp:introducedIn |
1995
|
gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:KCI
gptkb:3M |
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction |
reduces edema
removes exudate applies negative pressure to wound draws wound edges together promotes granulation tissue formation |
gptkbp:patent |
gptkb:Kinetic_Concepts,_Inc.
|
gptkbp:relatedTo |
wound healing
NPWT |
gptkbp:requires |
medical supervision
trained healthcare professional regular dressing changes |
gptkbp:sideEffect |
pain
bleeding infection allergic reaction |
gptkbp:usedFor |
burns
ulcers chronic wounds acute wounds surgical wounds traumatic wounds |
gptkbp:usedIn |
hospitals
outpatient clinics home care |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:KCI_Medical
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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