Negative pressure wound closure therapy : a portable system for advanced wound healing
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35942
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1221
- Available Online
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Negative pressure wound closure therapy is a portable (you can carry it with you) machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy. Topics include safety at home, what the therapy feels like, moving around, bathing, how long to use the machine each day, dressing changes, and what to do if you are admitted to the hospital. What to do if the machine alarms, things to watch for, and when to contact a…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wound healing
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Negative pressure wound closure therapy is a portable (you can carry it with you) machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy. Topics include safety at home, what the therapy feels like, moving around, bathing, how long to use the machine each day, dressing changes, and what to do if you are admitted to the hospital. What to do if the machine alarms, things to watch for, and when to contact a health care provider are also included.
- Notes
- previous title: Negative Pressure Wound Closure Therapy
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedic Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1221
After corticosteroid injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34293
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0203
- Available Online
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This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Injections
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Injections
- Adrenocortical hormones
- Abstract
- This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedic Clinic, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0203
