Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Reducing Surgical Site Infections: An Evidence-Based Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a frequent postoperative complication that nurses commonly need to provide asepsis-specific meticulous care for. The application of a closed-incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) device is regarded as a novel technique that aims to lower the risk of external wound contamination.

Aim

The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of iNPWT on high-risk closed laparotomy incisions with the aim to inform nursing practitioners and physicians engaged in multieffort wound care practices. Nursing professionals play a crucial role in mitigating the incidence of SSIs, from the time of application, through ongoing assessment tissue condition, and ensuring asepsis, thereby enhancing patient care and safety.

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SUBMITTER: Formosa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528608 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature