Image Based Question – 72035

The method of ulcer healing shown below generates a pressure of:

A. Minus 100 cm of water

B. Minus 125 mm Hg

C. Plus 100 cm of water

D. Plus 125 cm of water

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Correct Answer » B Explanation

Ans:B. Minus 125 mm Hg.

The image shows vaccum assisted closure of an ulcer.

Vaccum Assisted Closure Therapy

It creates a negative pressure of minus 125 mm Hg to promote formation of a healthy granulation tissue.The negative pressure is helpful because it:

• Reduces Tissue Edema

• Clears the interstitial Fluid.

• Improves perfusion and increases healing process

Indications:

• Acute wounds

Full-thickness surgical wounds

• Chronic wounds

Stage 3 pressure ulcers

Stage 4 pressure ulcers

• Diabetic ulcers

• Venous stasis ulcers

• Traumatic wounds

• Dehisced wounds

Contraindications:

• Malignancy in wound

• Necrotic tissue with eschar

• Untreated osteomyelitis

• Fistulas to organs or body cavities

• Do not place V.A.C. dressing over exposed arteries or veins