VAC THERAPY

2020-04-25 13:00:04
Hello Dr I want to know about VAC Therapy what are the benefits , duration of therapy and different types of Vac Mother is having a deep wound in Heal the bone is exposed will this therapy will be beneficial or any other treatment.
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Vac hastens wound healing.

Answered2020-05-01 13:49:58

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Very much helpful. It helps in removing dead tissues from bed sores effectively. Reduces need for repeated surgical debridement. Faster healing..but should be combined with antibiotic therapy if infected

Answered2020-04-25 16:25:55

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Get a doppler/mri foot

Answered2020-04-25 16:25:51

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VAC therapy is a very useful tool You need to share pic of the wound Is she diabetic ? Was there any trauma ?
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Share other reports please

Answered2020-04-25 14:28:47

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In your mother's case, since bone is exposed, you will have to do an x-ray of foot to see if bone is not affected. If bone is affected, treatment is different. If not, several studies have showed improved and faster healing with VAC. In my experience also VAC has faster healing rates. Other advantage is that daily dressing can be avoided. VAC needs to be changed once in five days only. Disadvantage is that unless you have a suction pump at home, you will need hospital stay .
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Blood sugar should be kept under control. culture from wound done to know which type of bacteria and will respond to which antibiotic
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pressure over the wound site should be avoided at any cost for healing avoid walking as much as possible, other option is to put a lower leg cast with a window over the wound for regular dressing

Answered2020-04-25 13:53:31

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1. Send the photograph of wound 2. VAC helps in faster wound healing 3. Large Heal wound usually needs graft/flap 4. Consult plastic surgeon

Answered2020-04-25 13:49:18

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It's for chronic non healing wounds. It promotes wound healing and keeps the wound clean at the same time in most of the cases. Usually it's required for 2-3 weeks may be more depending upon the response. But you should consult a surgeon before going for it.

Answered2020-04-25 13:23:31

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Hi Get the MRI done to get extent of the wound Followed by Debridement and VAC application

Answered2020-04-25 17:29:58

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