- Overall, there is insufficient evidence in the current literature to support the routine use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for pressure injury healing.
- The expert panel cannot recommend its use as an adjunctive therapy for the routine treatment of pressure injuries at this time.
- However, person- and family-centred circumstances should be taken into consideration when the decision to use NPWT is made, including exceptional circumstances (e.g., complications following surgical repair of a pressure injury), caregiver challenges, and the person’s quality of life (e.g., control of large amounts of exudates as a bridge to surgery, reducing the need for frequent dressing changes while the person is at home).
Clinical Management
Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team, Third Edition
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