Open wounds
Bring the proven effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to open wound management with PICO 7. This single use, canister-free system is simple to apply. And, its small size allows patients to maintain daily activities which adds to their satisfaction.
Is PICO 7 the appropriate option for an open wound? When determining whether PICO 7 is the appropriate choice for a wound – or whether traditional NPWT would be better, there are three primary considerations:
- Exudate level
- Wound area
- Need for wound filler
Traditional NPWT may be too painful for use on many wounds. The PICO 7 NPWT System has been shown to be an excellent option for open wounds including:
- Martorell ulcers
- Pyoderma gangrenosa
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Venous ulcers
- Refractory ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Hypertensive eschemic ulcers
- Vasculitic ulcers
- Vasculitis pyoderma
- Superficial wounds
PICO 7 for open wounds – in the hospital or the wound clinic
- Off-the-shelf ease – no capital equipment management and no tracking of therapy days
- Simple application – various sized dressings with up to 7 day wear time . . . just dress, press, and go
- Positive outcomes – healing rate of PICO compared to traditional NPWT is equivalent for open wounds that have low to moderate exudate1
- Patient friendly – canister-free, pocket-sized PICO allows patients to be comfortable, shower, and perform everyday activities1
- Cost effective – the PICO System may reduce therapy costs compared to traditional NPWT, plus asset management is eliminated
References
- Hurd, T., Trueman, P., & Rossington, A. Use of portable, single use negative pressure wound therapy device in home care patients with low to moderately exuding wounds: a case series. Ostomy Wound Management. Volume 60. Issue 3. March 2014.
