Vacuum Drainage System Wound Care

The foam connects to a drainage tube which leads to a vacuum pump.

Vacuum drainage system wound care.

When the pump is turned on it draws fluid through the foam and out the drainage tubing. When the pump is turned on it draws fluid through the foam and out the drainage tubing. The foam connects to a drainage tube which leads to a vacuum pump. Summit s600 high vacuum wound drainage system containing 600ml bottle luer lock y connecting tubing with non return value with 10ch needle and double length pur drain.

Limiting exposure to the wound results in a lower risk of infection and reduces the need for materials and qualified personnel. This seals the wound. The pump may run all the time or it may cycle off and on. Vacuum assisted closure is a closed system that requires a change of dressing only every 48 hours.

Manufactured by summit medical the lowvac plus is a constant low vacuum wound drainage system. Your exact setup will depend on the specific type of wound vacuum system that you use. A healthcare provider first fits a layer of foam dressing over the wound which is sealed. The system provides a vacuum during its entire operation which reduces the incidence of haematomas forming and minimises the risk of patient infection.

A vac therapy system includes a vacuum pump a special bandage a canister to collect fluid and tubing. This pump is portable. Your exact setup will depend on the specific type of wound vacuum system that you use. Negative pressure wound therapy npwt is a therapeutic technique using a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute chronic or burn wounds.

This pump is portable.