Topical negative pressure and necrotising fasciitis.
This article highlights the importance of using evidence-based practice to improve wound care and support clinical practice. It appraises the literature on the use of topical negative pressure therapy for the treatment of complex, acute and chronic wounds. In an effort to contribute to the substantial evidence already available in support of this therapy, a clinical example of how effective it was at managing necrotising fasciitis is described.
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Rotherham General Hospital, Rotherham. dale_renae@hotmail.com
D003646:Debridement / Q000451:nursing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000451:nursing; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*