Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy

**Definition:** The application of a vacuum across the surface of a wound through a foam dressing cut to fit the wound. This removes wound exudates, reduces build-up of inflammatory mediators, and increases the flow of nutrients to the wound thus promoting healing.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.309.610 - E04.237.444 - E04.987.550

**Synonyms:** - Topical Negative-Pressure Therapy