Abdominal Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices for Management of the Open Abdomen: A Technologic Analysis. Issue 2 (March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crumley, Carolyn
• Is Part Of: Journal of WOCN. Volume 49:Issue 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-03
• Subjects: Abdominal -- Negative pressure wound therapy -- Open abdomen -- Safety -- Technology -- Vacuum-assisted closure -- Wound vac; Abdomen -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Bedsores -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Fecal incontinence -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Enterostomy -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Urinary incontinence -- Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000862
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1071-5754

Abstract

Abstract : PURPOSE: The purpose of this technologic analysis was to analyze technologic features of abdominal negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). APPROACH: Published literature regarding abdominal negative pressure wound therapy (aNPWT) devices was reviewed. A summary of management approaches for the open abdomen provides a foundation for understanding the benefits of aNPWT. Safety information regarding aNPWT was derived from the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database. CONCLUSIONS: The open abdomen approach with temporary abdominal closure may be employed for patients with a variety of conditions. Specialized abdominal NPWT devices, either singly or in combination with other approaches, may contribute to improved outcomes in this high-risk patient population. Manufacturer recommendations and clinical guidelines should be followed to minimize patient risk.