Its a plus to have a certified RN-Wound Vac. In the beginning the bandage has to be changed and cleaned twice a day and the collection container, vacuum tubes and filters can not be ignored. Smell... is your friendly enemy. The right bandages, a complete seal and side skin that doesn't break down from adhesive. Yes it works, when done right. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/10/2015 8:58:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
The wound vac really does work wonders, especially for a deep or tunneling wound. The main thing is to keep a good seal over the wound. The location of the wound has a lot to do with it. I had a sore at the top of my butt crack once. Because of the irregular surface we were never able to get a really secure seal. It was a tremendous help on other wounds though. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Date: May 10, 2015 at 8:36:40 PM EDT To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) , [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure You can't buy or build one. When prescribed by a wound specialist, you can lease one. It has to be maintained by an RN, certified in that equipment's use. A camera phone can be used daily to record the progress of the wound and forward to your wound doctor. When the wound is healed or flapped, the equipment is returned to the company. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/10/2015 6:38:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: Hi Everyone, My doctor told me one course of action for my stage 4 pressure ulcer might be a wound vac.Has anyone have any expierence using this device? Thank you! Paul =
