Vacuum assisted closure (VAC), about a case in primary care.

Authors

  • Cristóbal Aguirre Rodríguez Unidad de Gestión Clínica Bajo Andarax (Almería, España)
  • Nuria Hernández Martínez Unidad de Gestión Clínica El Ejido (Almería, España)
  • José L Sánchez Rodríguez Unidad de Gestión Clínica Bajo Andarax (Almería, España)
  • María L. Álvarez Redondo Unidad de Gestión Clínica Bajo Andarax (Almería, España)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59843/2618-3692.v25.n43.45453

Keywords:

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC therapy), Complex wounds healing, compartment síndrome

Abstract

Acute compartment syndrome requires surgical decompression by fasciotomy, this technique must be urgent and will be key to avoid the establishment of serious sequels. The subsequent approach to these wounds, which are difficult and slow to heal, is a challenge for health professionals and a problem for public health due to high costs and high morbidity. Negative pressure therapy (NPWT) or vacuum assisted closure (VAC) is a non-invasive treatment that achieves wound healing by promoting vascularization, the appearance of granulation tissue and elimination of excess exudate.

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Author Biographies

Cristóbal Aguirre Rodríguez, Unidad de Gestión Clínica Bajo Andarax (Almería, España)

Médico de Familia y Comunitaria

Correo: cristobaljoseaguirre@gmail.com

Nuria Hernández Martínez, Unidad de Gestión Clínica El Ejido (Almería, España)

Diplomado Universitario de Enfermería

José L Sánchez Rodríguez, Unidad de Gestión Clínica Bajo Andarax (Almería, España)

Diplomado Universitario de Enfermería

María L. Álvarez Redondo, Unidad de Gestión Clínica Bajo Andarax (Almería, España)

Diplomado Universitario de Enfermería

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Published

2024-06-24

How to Cite

Aguirre Rodríguez, C., Hernández Martínez, N., Sánchez Rodríguez, J. L., & Álvarez Redondo, M. L. (2024). Vacuum assisted closure (VAC), about a case in primary care. Notas De Enfermería, 25(43), 62–65. https://doi.org/10.59843/2618-3692.v25.n43.45453

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Vol. 25 No. 43 (2024): Notas de Enfermeria

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