Tag: Carolyn Crumley

Abdominal Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices for Management of the Open Abdomen

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this technologic analysis was to analyze technologic features of abdominal negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

APPROACH:
Published literature regarding abdominal negative pressure wound therapy (aNPWT) devices was reviewed. A summary of management approaches for the open abdomen provides a foundation for understanding the benefits of aNPWT. Safety information regarding aNPWT was derived from the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database.
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by Carolyn Crumley, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, Missouri; and Section Editor JWOCN Evidence-Based Report Card.


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