V.A.C. Therapy

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
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 7