Clinical Study on Effectiveness of Vacuum Assisted Closure on Various Types of Wounds in Government General Hospital Kakinada – Retrospective Study

Background: Vacuum-assisted closure employs the application of constant sub atmospheric pressure on the wound, which removes the excess fluid, reducing bacterial proliferation and infection, and enabling the wound to heal at the earliest. Method: 50 (fifty) adult patients with different types of wounds were studied. A complete haemogram, random blood sugar, renal function test, CRP level, x-ray of the affected part, culture, and sensitivity of pus/discharge from ulcer wound dressing were utilized by medium-density polyvinyl alcohol (PVC). The applied negative pressure ranged from 100 mm Hg to >150 mm Hg. Results: The site of injury was highest in leg 18 (36%) followed by foot 13 (26%) and least was around hip 1 (2%). The maximum size of wound was found in 5 (10%) it was 21-25 cms and least in 1 (2%) was 1-5 cms and maximum duration of healing was 21-25 days observed in 6 (12%) VAC pressure ranged from 100 mm Hg to > 150 mm Hg, 35 (70%) had excellent outcome of healing and 15 (30%) had good outcome of wound healing. Conclusion: The VAS technique is efficient to heal the complicated wounds and ulcers. It is a promising alternative clinical method for various types of wound healing.