Connecting multiple open wounds to a single negative-pressure dressing.
We present a new technique for connecting open wounds to a negative-pressure device. In this technique, a flexible, small-diameter intravenous tube is used to bridge the gap between open wounds on the same extremity. After these connections are made, the first layer of plastic is placed, and only 1 fenestrated connection is made to the device. This technique allows use of multiple sponges with only 1 fenestrated cap and 1 connection to the device. The smaller intravenous tube must not be placed directly on skin, as it may cause a pressure ulcer underneath.
White
Richard
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. whitera@health.missouri.edu
Wade
Allison
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Calhoun
Jason
J
Gietler
Ann
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009049:Motorcycles; D011312:Pressure; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D014618:Vacuum; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*