title: Using negative pressure therapy in wound healing.
abstract: Negative pressure wound therapy, also referred to as topical negative pressure therapy, is a useful treatment for a variety of acute and chronic wounds and, unlike many other wound treatments and dressings, has a relatively good evidence base to demonstrate its effectiveness. This article considers its application in both primary and acute care.
authors.affiliation: East and North Herts Hospital Trust.
authors.forename: Heidi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Guy
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Grothier
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; D006113:United Kingdom; D014945:Wound Healing