Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

NPWT (VAC therapy) applies sub-atmospheric pressure (-75 to -125 mmHg) to wounds to promote granulation, reduce edema, remove exudate, and bring wound edges together. Contraindicated with necrotic tissue, untreated infection, exposed vessels/nerves.

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