Treatment of stump complications after above-knee amputation ...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 29652466Objective: To evaluate the safety and outcomes of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) using Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC®) therapy in patients with stump complication after above-knee amputation (AKA). Methods: From January 2011 to July 2014, AKA was performed in 137 patients at the University Cardiovascular Clinic. Nineteen (12.4%) of these patients (mean age 69.3 ± 9.2 years) were treated with NPWT.
Wound V.A.C. Dressing Change
health.ucdavis.edu › cppn › documentsStart with removing layer #1. • Cut 2 cm (quarter) sized hole in drape above foam. • Apply over the hole in the drape the SensaTRAC pad with tubing arranged in a direction and position that is comfortable for the patient and avoids excessive pressure against skin. Wound V.A.C. Dressing Change.