J4 ›› 2011, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (2): 65-67.

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Nursing Skin and Soft Tissue Defect with Vacuum Sealing Drainage

  

  1. 1. People's Hospital of Yuxi, Yuxi, Yunnan 653100, China; 2. Second People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen,
    Guangdong 518035, China; 3. School of Nursing, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, China
  • Received:2010-10-26 Online:2011-02-15 Published:2011-02-15

Abstract:

Objective: To explore the nursing of skin and soft tissue defect with vacuum -assisted closure. Methods: After
debridement, the wounds of 23 patients were filled with medical foam and implanted with drainage tube, then sewing, sealing, continuous suction and regular care were conducted. Results: The soft-tissue wounds were healing with fresh and dry granulation. No complications occurred. Conclusion: Continuous suction, strict wound observation and nursing were important steps in treating skin and soft tissue defect with VSD. Effective nursing is the key to treatment.

Key words: vacuum sealing drainage, skin and soft tissue defect, nursing

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