An overview of topical negative pressure therapy in wound care.
This article examines the historical development of topical negative pressure (TNP) therapy, the growing range of devices available and future possibilities for this treatment. The use of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC), different negative pressure settings and alternative TNP devices are discussed. Further guidance and robust clinical evidence are required to support the use of TNP in practice.
Preston
Georgina
G
Northamptonshire Teaching Primary Care Trust, Camp Hill Health Centre, Northampton. georgina.preston@northants.nhs.uk
D000208:Acute Disease; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000639:trends; D018579:Patient Selection; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*