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Diabetic Upper Limb Ulcer Treated with CCNPWT

Case Study of a Diabetic Upper Limb Ulcer

Aim of Therapy:

MANAGEMENT OF A DIABETIC UPPER LIMB ULCER BY USING NPWT (VTG-2901)


Patient Information:

First Dressing Application Date:
21/10/2022
Dressing Remove Date: 25/10/2021
Patient Name: Mr. Jena Bhai
Patient Age: 65 years (Male)
Wound Type: Diabetic Ulcer
Exudates Type with Wound Depth: Purulent Discharge
Hospital Name: Synergy Hospital (Rajkot)
Doctor Name: Dr. Gautam Songara
Doctor Speciality: General Surgeon
Clinical Person Name: Mr. Varun Dwivedi
Patient Profile: Unstable Diabetes 
Dressing Type/Device: CCNPWT (VTG-2901)
Pressure Range: -125mmHg
Any Major Illness During Therapy: No 
Diabetic / Non -Diabetic Diabetic
Supportive Ongoing Treatment Antibiotics & Painkillers
Total Days of Recovery or Treatment Duration 6 days
Wound Location Upper Limb Amputation

(Below Knee) 

Clinical Scenario:

A 65-year-old male was admitted to the hospital and presented with an infected wound on the upper limb with a known aetiology. Upon examination, the doctor noted that the patient had developed an open infected wound at the Upper limb (below the knee) amputation. The wound had a malodorous smell and heavy purulent exudates with a damaged skin layer accommodating necrotic tissues that progressively got bigger and increased maceration in the peri-wound area. The doctor suggested CCNPWT (VTG-2901) therapy for the fast wound healing process and preparation of the wound bed with primary closure.

CCNPWT Machine VTG 2901

Management:

After cleansing of the wound site, CCNPWT (VTG-2901) therapy was started at static -125mmHg pressure for 6 days. There was ongoing sustained treatment for the prevention of other infections. During the therapy session, the wound underwent a single dressing change. After the removal of the dressing, the wound bed was healthy and granulated, along with a reduction in wound size. The amount of the slough was also reduced. Therapy was discontinued after 6 days, and after that, the wound was referred for final closure.

DIABETIC UPPER LIMB ULCER

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