title: 'Indirect VAC': a novel technique of applying vacuum-assisted closure dressing.
abstract: Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) wound dressing is increasingly used to assist closure in various wounds ranging from simple finger pulp defect to complex wounds such as laparostomy or infected sternotomy. The traditional application of direct vacuum therapy can cause discomfort and put the patient at risk of injuring the affected area while mobilising. We describe a novel technique of applying VAC therapy indirectly which is much more comfortable and convenient for the patient while mobilising.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, DA14 6LT. dr_durai@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Rajaraman
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Durai
authors.forename: Happy
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hoque
authors.forename: Tony W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D018579:Patient Selection; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*