Study to Determine the Utility of Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes



Status:Terminated
Conditions:Pain
Therapuetic Areas:Musculoskeletal
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 99
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:July 2005
End Date:October 2006

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A Prospective Study to Determine the Utility of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes With Regards to Lower Extremity Fasciotomy Wound Healing, Complications, Cost and Patient and Nursing Satisfaction

The purpose of this study is to look at the use of the wound vacuum assisted closure (VAC)
versus standard wet to dry dressing in treating lower leg fasciotomies.


Inclusion Criteria:

- four compartment fasciotomies performed on one or both lower extremities

- subject and/or subject's legally authorized representative (next-of-kin) has
voluntarily signed and dated informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- inability to place wound VAC

- contraindications for wound VAC use

- pregnant females

- prisoners
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San Antonio, Texas 78229
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