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Vacuum-assisted closure therapy: wound care and nursing implications.

Abstract
The management of chronic, nonhealing, draining wounds is challenging for the wound, ostomy, and continence nurse and other health care providers involved in skin integrity care. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy has proven cost efficient, safe, and effective as a treatment modality in wound care. The background, description, mechanisms of action, indications for use, and nursing implications of VAC therapy are presented.
AuthorsMelissa W Kaufman, Douglas W Pahl
JournalDermatology nursing (Dermatol Nurs) Vol. 15 Issue 4 Pg. 317-20, 323-5; quiz 326 (Aug 2003) ISSN: 1060-3441 [Print] United States
PMID14515610 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Humans
  • Pressure Ulcer (therapy)
  • Vacuum
  • Wounds and Injuries (therapy)

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