Clinical Procedure
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound VAC)
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy — commonly called a "wound VAC" — is one of the most effective tools available for managing complex, deep, or heavily draining wounds. It uses controlled suction to draw fluid away from the wound, reduce swelling, increase blood flow to the tissue, and pull the edges of the wound closer together so it can close more quickly.
At Emet Mobile Wound Care, we initiate, manage, and monitor wound VAC therapy in the patient's home — coordinating with home health and DME suppliers so families don't have to navigate the equipment alone.
How a Wound VAC Works
Gentle, controlled suction
A specialized foam or gauze dressing is placed inside the wound and sealed with an airtight transparent film. A small tube connects the dressing to a portable pump, which applies gentle, continuous (or intermittent) suction. This negative pressure does several things at once:
01 - Removes excess fluid and infectious material
02 - Reduces swelling around the wound
03 - Stimulates the formation of granulation tissue
04 - Pulls the wound edges together
05 - Improves circulation to the wound bed
When it Is Used
When Wound VAC Therapy Is Used
NPWT is often the right choice for:
- Deep pressure injuries (Stage 3 and Stage 4)
- Diabetic foot ulcers that aren't responding to standard care
- Surgical wounds left open to heal (dehisced incisions)
- Wounds being prepared for skin grafts or flap closure
- Heavily draining wounds
- Traumatic wounds
What mobile management looks like
Wound VAC therapy can feel intimidating for patients and families managing it at home. Our role is to take that burden off them. We handle dressing changes, troubleshoot alarms and seal issues, monitor wound progress, communicate with the DME supplier, and coordinate any adjustments with the patient's primary care or specialty team.
Caregivers are trained on what to watch for between visits, but they are never expected to manage the device alone.
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