Practicals · Orthopaedics · Wound and soft tissue care
Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) application
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Year 1 (NMC)
- Also called
- negative pressure wound therapy
Videos and resources
- VideoNegative Pressure Wound Therapy1:32
- VideoApplication tips: 3M™ V.A.C.® Dressing Application Mushroom Technique on Small Wounds5:11
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Impart wound care, where applicable, including different types of wound, and different chemotherapeutic agents for wound care, including VAC application and its care, and local antibiotic delivery system.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)