What does NPWT mean in NURSING

NPWT can improve healing time, reduce pain, reduce infection risk, and promote tissue growth in chronic wounds. It also helps to reduce swelling and fluid buildup, keep a wound clean, and increase blood flow to the area.

NPWT works by creating negative pressure on the wound surface, which helps to promote better fluid drainage and improved circulation around the wound. The negative pressure helps to draw excess fluid away from the wound area while increasing its oxygen levels. This helps to stimulate tissue regeneration and speed up healing times.

Patients with chronic non-healing wounds can benefit from NPWT treatment including those who have diabetic ulcers or surgical incisions that have not healed properly. In addition, patients who have advanced age or poor nutrition may find that they benefit from this form of therapy as well.

There are some potential risks associated with using NPWT such as skin irritation, bleeding, infection at the site of application, or allergic reactions to adhesive dressings used for this therapy. Additionally, it is important that pressure settings are adjusted according to each patient's individual needs in order to avoid potential problems associated with excessive negative pressure being applied on fragile tissues.