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.
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Authors | Melissa W Kaufman, Douglas W Pahl |
Journal | Dermatology nursing
(Dermatol Nurs)
Vol. 15
Issue 4
Pg. 317-20, 323-5; quiz 326
(Aug 2003)
ISSN: 1060-3441 [Print] United States |
PMID | 14515610
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Humans
- Pressure Ulcer
(therapy)
- Vacuum
- Wounds and Injuries
(therapy)
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