Feasibility of collecting wound fluid during ongoing negative pressure wound therapy by the use of an additional container - A prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT: Negative-pressure-wound-therapy is commonly used in clinical routine for wound management. Aim of the present study was to assess the feasibility and safety of using an additional container to collect wound fluid during ongoing negative-pressure-wound-therapy. In this present prospective observational study, patients with negative-pressure-wound-therapy were included. An additional container was inserted in the connecting tube between the wound and the vacuum generating device. The following 3 days, the container was changed daily and replaced by a new one. Further safety outcome parameters were assessed. A questionnaire was answered by the responsible surgeon. Twenty-two patients with negative-pressure-wound-therapy with a median (IQR) age of 58.5 (53.0-70.0) years were included in the pr

SUBMITTER: Wolfsberger CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9284636 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature