Negative pressure wound therapy devices

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) applies a localized vacuum to draw the edges of the wound together while providing a moist environment conducive to rapid wound healing. The development of negative pressure techniques for wound healing is based on two theories: (1) the removal of excess inters...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sullivan, Nancy, Snyder, David L. (Author), Tipton, Kelley N. (Author), Uhl, Stacey (Author)
Corporate Authors: ECRI (Organization), Technology Assessment Program (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville, Maryland AHRQ, Technology Assessment Program 2009, 2009
Series:Technology assessment report
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references