Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been widely used for various complicated wounds. The technique involves application of negative pressure which helps in faster wound healing. Despite its excellent applications in promoting wound healing, there are infrequent but increasing reports regarding the complications of NPWT. This article discusses the possible complications in NPWT and how these can be avoided.
Since its invention, negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become an important technology in the care and management of acute as well as chronic wounds. NPWT involves application of controlled suction to a wound with the help of a suction pump. The negative pressure is applied through a wound filler (foam or gauze) and it can be intermittent, continuous, or variable. There is generally an occlusive transparent dressing, to which a drainage tubing is attached to remove…
