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1
Q

wound healing
first 3-4 d
3/4 -21 d
21 d - 1 y

A

inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling

2
Q

clinical benefits of NPWT

A
  • removal excess fluid and inhibitory agents
  • reduces bacterial load
  • splints the wound
  • promotes perfusion
  • approximates wound edges
  • promotes optimal wound environment (moist, warm)
  • promotes formation of granulation tissue
3
Q

indications for NPWT

A
  • chronic (diabetic, pressure, venous stasis ulcers)
  • acute (trauma, partial thickness burns, open abdominal wounds, dehisced wounds, exposed hardware and tendons, skin flap, skin graft, degloving)
4
Q

*** contraindications for NPWT

A
  • malignancy w/i wound
  • untreated osteomyelitis
  • fistulas to organs or body cavities
  • necrotic tissue w/i wounds
  • wounds w/ exposed vessels
5
Q

keep therapy in progress while dressing is in place to minimize infection for _______hrs/day

A

22 of 24 hrs/d

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