I have a question about depth of a wound and applying black foam.
Black foam wound vac.
Features of the v a c.
Designed to adapt to irregular wound contours v a c granufoam dressings allow caregivers to use v a c therapy for a wide variety of chronic acute sub acute wounds.
This wound is deeper in the center where both edges are closer to his skin surface.
Therapy systems the v a c.
For wounds that are smaller than the t r a c rm pad some modifications in the application technique are recommended by kci figure 1.
Granufoam dressings technology and micro bonded metallic silver.
Hi all i have a client right now with a wound vac.
A great way to use black foam safely in undermined areas or long wound tunnels is to roll it in a single layer of gauze or wound non contact material.
Of the black sponge may be layered over the white foam to enhance the amount of suction at the periphery of the sponge.
This technique gives insurance that all of the black foam will be removed while minimally impacting its ability to move moisture.
Granufoam silver dressing combines the benefits of v a c.
Npwt black foam is indicated for use on full thickness injuries skin grafts partial thickness burns skin flaps and for incisional line management.
Is applying a piece of black foam cut to fit the size of the wound going to provide coverage int.
Contraindications contraindicated for use when there is malignancy of the wound untreated osteomyelitis non enteric and unexplored fistula or necrotic tissue that is greater than 20 of wound bed.
It allows the dressing pores to come in direct contact with the wound eliminating the need for additional.
Promotes formation of granulation tissue in wounds.
Flexible design adapts to the contours of deep and irregularly shaped wounds.