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.
Black foam wound vac.
Promotes formation of granulation tissue in wounds.
Features of the v a c.
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.
Flexible design adapts to the contours of deep and irregularly shaped wounds.
While black foam might be preferable the risk of breakage is real.
Hi all i have a client right now with a wound vac.
Cut the foam to the wound dimensions apply to the wound and drape as usual.
I have a question about depth of a wound and applying black foam.
Granufoam silver dressings the only silver dressing specifically engineered for the v a c.
This technique gives insurance that all of the black foam will be removed while minimally impacting its ability to move moisture.
Therapy systems the v a c.
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.
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.
Is applying a piece of black foam cut to fit the size of the wound going to provide coverage int.
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.
Granufoam dressings technology and micro bonded metallic silver.