What is negative pressure wound therapy?

Negative pressure wound therapy, also called vacuum therapy, is a particular form of therapy in active wound care that uses a vacuum or controlled underpressure to promote wound healing. This "negative" pressure attempts to accelerate wound healing by, among other things, rapidly removing the produced wound fluid, promoting blood flow to the wound, preventing or decreasing swelling, and bringing the wound edges closer together.

How does negative pressure wound therapy work?

A type of sponge (also called foam) or gauze is applied in or on the wound, which is then sealed with a transparent foil dressing. An opening is cut in this transparent dressing on which a suction port is placed. This suction port is connected via a suction hose to a vacuum pump (type Exsudex® XS) that will remove the wound fluid (possibly bacterial) and generate a negative pressure at the height of the wound.

Exsudex® XS vacuum pump for use at home with discrete carrying bag

Exsudex® XS, vacuum pump for negative pressure wound therapy at home

Exsudex® XS is the type of vacuum pump that HAROMED offers to the outpatient for negative pressure wound therapy in the home care setting. All consumables can also be supplied via HAROMED.

The application is usually made to HAROMED, for the start of negative pressure therapy in the home care setting, by the treating physician or wound care nurse. HAROMED has been working with care providers from different hospitals and home care organizations for a long time and has been able to build up extensive expertise with regard to the care procedures for negative pressure wound therapy at home. This experience ensures that a smooth flow can take place to the home situation if you are eligible for negative pressure wound therapy at home as a hospitalized or ambulatory patient.

As a patient, you always receive all necessary information in advance from both the healthcare provider and HAROMED.

If you would like to receive further explanation about negative pressure wound therapy at home, do not hesitate to contact us without any obligation (tel 09/326 05 10 or info@haromed.com). We will be happy to answer your questions.