There is evidence that vacuum assisted closure increases the rate of wound healing and it is suggested that one of the actions of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) is to increase oxygenation of tissues. A ...

A UCT researcher has made a significant advance in the field of wound care by developing a self-regulating vacuum dressing for wounds. University of Cape Town (UCT) doctoral student Dr Nicolas ...

May 7, 2004 — Vacuum-assisted fascial closure (VAFC) of the abdomen substantially reduces the rate of planned ventral hernia, according to the results of a prospective trial published in the May issue ...

A new form of plaster which acts like a vacuum pump could help tackle wounds that are hard to heal. The hi-tech dressing sucks out dead tissue, bacteria and debris from the wound that can hinder the ...

As this case study illustrates, proper treatment, case management, and outpatient therapy can mean the difference between recovery and tragedy. James, an active 3-year-old, was playing in the yard ...

A NEW “vacuum dressing” that could save thousands of lives by slashing the number of post- surgical infections is set to be approved by watchdogs this week. The hand-held vacuum is attached by tube to ...