Vacuum Drainage System Wound Care

A healthcare provider first fits a layer of foam dressing over the wound which is sealed.

Vacuum drainage system wound care.

The pump may run all the time or it may cycle off and on. The foam connects to a drainage tube which leads to a vacuum pump. The pump may run all the time or it may cycle off and on. Negative pressure wound therapy npwt is a therapeutic technique using a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute chronic or burn wounds.

A vac therapy system includes a vacuum pump a special bandage a canister to collect fluid and tubing. Manufactured by summit medical the lowvac plus is a constant low vacuum wound drainage system. This seals the wound. When the pump is turned on it draws fluid through the foam and out the drainage tubing.

Limiting exposure to the wound results in a lower risk of infection and reduces the need for materials and qualified personnel. This pump is portable. The foam connects to a drainage tube which leads to a vacuum pump. Your exact setup will depend on the specific type of wound vacuum system that you use.

Summit s600 high vacuum wound drainage system containing 600ml bottle luer lock y connecting tubing with non return value with 10ch needle and double length pur drain. The system provides a vacuum during its entire operation which reduces the incidence of haematomas forming and minimises the risk of patient infection. Your exact setup will depend on the specific type of wound vacuum system that you use. The therapy involves using a sealed wound dressing attached to a pump to create a negative pressure environment in the wound which helps to increase blood flow to the area and draw out excess fluid.

This pump is portable.