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A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Vacuum-Assisted Dressings (V-AD) in the Management of Open Chest Wounds
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Wound Vacuum-assisted dressing and Control group for Open Chest Wounds. Completed, enrolled 21 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Vacuum-assisted dressings (V-AD) are effective in treating patients with open chest wounds (OCW) and will decrease the time-to-closure of such wounds when compared to a historical cohort of patients managed by traditional wound care management.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The NPWT system (V.A.C. Therapy System, KCI USA Inc.) consisted of a medical-grade non-adherent polyvinyl alcohol white foam applied directly to the infected surface, followed by an open-pore reticulated polyurethane black foam cut to fit the wound and covered by a transparent air-tight adhesive drape. A suction cup with tubing was placed over a small slit on the drape and connected to a suction machine (V.A.C. ULTA Therapy Unit).
Retrospective review of subjects medical records with open chest wounds who were treated with the traditional treatment techniques.