Black Foam Wound Vac

I have a question about depth of a wound and applying black foam.

Black foam wound vac.

Hi all i have a client right now with a wound vac. Cut the foam to the wound dimensions apply to the wound and drape as usual. Contraindications contraindicated for use when there is malignancy of the wound untreated osteomyelitis non enteric and unexplored fistula or necrotic tissue that is greater than 20 of wound bed. Is applying a piece of black foam cut to fit the size of the wound going to provide coverage int.

Features of the v a c. A great way to use black foam safely in undermined areas or long wound tunnels is to roll it in a single layer of gauze or wound non contact material. While black foam might be preferable the risk of breakage is real. Granufoam silver dressings the only silver dressing specifically engineered for the v a c.

This technique gives insurance that all of the black foam will be removed while minimally impacting its ability to move moisture. Granufoam dressings technology and micro bonded metallic silver. Of the black sponge may be layered over the white foam to enhance the amount of suction at the periphery of the sponge. It allows the dressing pores to come in direct contact with the wound eliminating the need for additional.

Promotes formation of granulation tissue in wounds. Therapy systems the v a c. This wound is deeper in the center where both edges are closer to his skin surface. Granufoam silver dressing combines the benefits of v a c.

For wounds that are smaller than the t r a c rm pad some modifications in the application technique are recommended by kci figure 1.