WOUND THERAPY, PERFORMING: APPLYING NEGATIVE PRESSURE

Course overview

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT; also called vacuum assisted closure [VAC]) is a method of applying negative (i.e., subatmospheric) pressure at the wound bed to promote wound healing by stimulating tissue granulation and reducing edema. NPWT is typically ordered for wounds that are deep, cavitary, or full thickness. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of NPWT. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.