Strategies and Techniques for Managing Complex Wounds Using NPWT

Explore strategies and techniques for managing complex wounds using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in this 53-minute webcast. Learn about NPWT's mechanism of action, challenges with exudate management, and common misconceptions. Examine case studies including great toe amputation, diabetic ulcers, and post-operative breakdowns. Discover various NPWT options, including portable and disposable systems. Gain insights into the basics of wound care, bone wax application, and deformity correction. Understand the importance of addressing patient needs and supporting wound etiology for effective treatment outcomes.

Intro
Learning Objectives
Know and Support the Etiology
The Unexpected: A Daunting Journey
NPWT Mechanism of Action
The Challenges with Exudate
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
Edema: The Root of Many Evils
Common Misconceptions about NPWT
Great Toe Amputation Site
Short-Term Exudate Management
Superwoman
nd Toe Amputation
Life Goes On... Patients Have Needs
Today's Clinical Challenge
Basics of Wound Care
Negative Pressure Options
Bone Wax
Portable NPWT System over Skin Graft
Needs Deformity Correction
Diabetic Ulcer Portable NPWT System, 125 mmHg
Case Study
Week and 3.5-Week Post-op Breakdown
Disposable, Mechanically Powered NPWT Therapy Application