The influence of negative pressure in the treatment of wound infections

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC), sometimes referred to as microdeformational wound therapy (MDWT) or negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), has revolutionized wound care over the last 15 years in world. For the average clinicians, finding the best dressing for a specific wound can be a daunting task. In contrast, advanced wound care products such as growth factors, bioengineered skin, and dermal scaffolds are few in number and have more robust clinical data demonstrating their effectiveness, but they are expensive and can be logistically challenging to use. Generally, these products are used only after traditional moist-dressing products have failed or for large wounds. Aim: The purpose of the work was to monitor the results of our patients with sophisticated devices used in the treatment of orthopedic surgical wounds. Methodology: This data review reports the results of 10 patients who were treated with vacuum closure (VAC). Prospective data for 10 patients treated with negative wound pressure instillation therapy (NPWT) were recorded and PICO analyzed. The latter part was compared with a retrospective control group of 10 other patients treated with our care therapy without these devices. Both genders have been studied in the clinic. The average age of the patients was 30 years. Results: The group of patients treated with Vac was less satisfied about their treatment and comfort than the group of those with PICO who rated it with greater comfort, faster wound healing, less pain or no pain. . Not very accidental when the group of patients with normal therapy of plastic and orthopedic surgical interventions who did not use such apartments were predisposed to once again access the intervention or the operating room as a result of possible complications