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.
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.
