Medical technology is continuously developed for the benefit of patient care, and wound surgery is no exception, with ongoing advancements. This is due to the production of tools that greatly meet the needs of wound care.
The Right Answer for Wound Care
The Advanced Surgical Technology Center at Phyathai 3 Hospital is responsible for diagnosing and treating surgical diseases, including wound care. We place importance on every aspect related to wounds. Looking back at wound treatment, we all know that the objectives of wound care are as follows:
- To maintain the wound in a good condition suitable for tissue regeneration
- To absorb exudate
- To provide moisture to the skin around the wound
- To prevent contamination by pathogens
Therefore, when considering the main objectives of wound care, it led the center to recognize the benefits of tools that meet our expectations in wound treatment. We have selected to provide the service of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation. This device can suction and drain exudate, stimulate blood circulation around the wound, and operates as a closed system, reducing the chance of infection and pain from frequent wound dressing changes. It also reduces tissue swelling, stimulates cell growth, maintains appropriate moisture levels in the wound, and has an automatic wound irrigation system for infected wounds.
…Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation can be used for patients with acute wounds, chronic wounds extending to tendons and bones, and infected wounds. It should not be used for wounds with heavy bleeding or cancerous wounds.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation is an evolution for precise wound care
This device has the following features:
- It is a closed system device using a standard negative pressure of -125 mmHg, with surgeons able to adjust pressure between -25 to -200 mmHg
- The device has an internal program system allowing selection between standard negative pressure wound therapy (VAC Therapy) and negative pressure wound therapy with instillation (VAC Therapy with Instillation)
- During treatment, the device is used with a vacuum dressing set that can drain exudate from the wound by connecting to the device and a disposable exudate collection canister to reduce contamination and spread of infection
- When used at night, there is no concern about noise as it has a night mode to avoid disturbing the patient’s sleep
- Leakage is not a concern because the device has a leak detection system for the connection to the wound, and if leakage occurs, it can identify the leak location
- The device can store patient data, making it convenient for surgeons to review information
- The device has a peristaltic pump and uses ULTA CASSETTE equipment to deliver cleaning solution to the wound
- The pressure can be adjusted to turn on/off at desired intervals to stimulate blood circulation, which helps the wound heal faster
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation is truly a tool equipped with excellent features for effective wound care. However, in treating patients’ wounds, surgeons will decide on the appropriate wound care method based on each individual’s condition.
