Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:medical_device
gptkb: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 |
gptkb: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 |
| 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 |
7
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
V.A.C. Therapy
|