Wound Vacs for Veterinarians
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Veterinary Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a specialized treatment modality used in veterinary medicine for managing complex wounds in animals, particularly small animals like dogs and cats. This therapy involves the application of controlled negative pressure to the wound surface, which helps to promote faster and more effective healing. The mechanism of action includes the removal of excess exudates, reduction of edema, and promotion of granulation tissue formation.
NPWT is recognized for its advantages over traditional wound care methods, including enhanced healing rates for open wounds and skin grafts, and it allows for extended periods between dressing changes. It is applicable to a variety of wound types, predominantly those that are traumatic in origin and those without initial granulation tissue. The therapy typically involves the use of a sealed wound dressing connected to a vacuum pump to create a negative pressure environment at the wound site.
Clinical applications of NPWT in veterinary settings have shown promising outcomes, including a high percentage of wound closure and a reduction in the healing time compared to other treatment modalities. It is also noted for its feasibility in veterinary hospital practice and its role in preparing the wound bed for either surgical closure or healing by secondary intention.
In summary, veterinary NPWT is a valuable tool in the management of complex wounds in animals, offering benefits that improve healing outcomes and overall treatment efficacy.
What are the indications for using veterinary negative pressure wound therapy?
The indications for using veterinary negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in managing complex wounds in animals such as dogs and cats include the treatment of open wounds and free skin grafts. NPWT is particularly beneficial for wounds that are traumatic in origin and those lacking initial granulation tissue. It is also indicated for wounds that have not responded adequately to conventional medical management, as seen in cases of necrotizing fasciitis where NPWT was used effectively alongside surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotics. Additionally, NPWT has been successfully applied in severe thoracic trauma cases in small animals, demonstrating its utility in managing complex, critical injuries. This therapy facilitates quicker and improved wound healing compared to traditional wound care methods by promoting granulation tissue formation, reducing edema, and enhancing removal of exudates.
NPWT on Puzzle
Just as with human patients, negative pressure wound therapy can be used successfully to treat complex and/or post-surgical wounds. We are experienced in providing NPWT equipment and supplies be they Equine, Canine, Feline, large aquatic mammals, even Primates.
We offer sales and rentals of wound vacs to private practices, veterinary clinics and animal hospitals at the most competitive prices available – and with the support and service you need.
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Uses & Advantages of negative pressure wound therapy
Wound vacs are used for a wide variety of acute & chronic wounds in animals, including:
Abscesses
Severe burns
Dehisced surgical incisions
Skin grafts
Necrotizing fasciitis or severe vasculitis
In addition, our wound vacs offer many benefits for you, your care team and your patients, including:
Fewer bandage changes, as wound vac dressings need to be changed less often than wet-to-dry bandages
Faster tissue granulation, decreasing hospitalization time
The ability to run wound vac pressures up to 200 mmHg for horses and other large animals and as low as 40 mmHg for small dogs and cats
The ability to operate the control unit in continuous, intermittent and variable intermittent suction at all pressure levels
Better removal of bacteria, foreign material & necrotic tissue
Relief of pressure that can cause pain, as well as reduced inflammation
Easier wound monitoring to avoid potential complications
Learn more about recent studies and best practices for the use of wound vacs and surgical drains in veterinary medicine.