Using negative pressure therapy in wound healing

Guy H, Grothier L (2012) Using negative pressure therapy in wound healing. Nursing Times; 108; 36, 16-20. Negative pressure wound therapy, also referred to as topical negative pressure therapy, is a useful treatment for a variety of acute and chronic wounds and, unlike many other wound treatments and dressings, has a relatively good evidence base to demonstrate its effectiveness. This article considers its application in both primary and acute care.

Complex wounds may benefit from negative pressure therapy. Consideration must be given to appropriate patient selection and dressing application

In this article…

• ➤ Types of wound for which negative pressure wound therapy is suitable

• ➤ Considerations for patient selection

• ➤ Using negative pressure wound therapy in the community