How Does It Work - smith&nephew RENASYS GO Bedienungsanleitung

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What is RENASYS™ GO Negative Pressure Wound
Therapy (NPWT)?
RENASYS GO is a therapy system that is applied to your wound and may
promote wound healing by removing fluid, including wound exudates and
infectious materials. This form of treatment is being widely used in both
hospitals and the home.

How does it work?

RENASYS NPWT systems consist of a device, a canister and a wound
dressing kit.
The dressing is applied to the wound bed and covered with a clear film.
Once sealed, it is attached to the device through tubing and a canister.
The device then draws fluid from the wound into the canister while the
clear film helps to prevent bacteria from entering the dressing. Use of this
system may also improve blood flow to help the wound heal.
The RENASYS GO device is electrical and can be plugged into an electrical
outlet or can operate on its internal battery.
How many hours a day do you need to use the
therapy?
To receive the full benefit of the therapy, we recommend that the device be
powered on at all times or as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
How long will it take to improve your wound?
The length of time that the therapy takes to improve a wound is different
for every patient. It will depend on your general condition, the size and
type of wound that you have and your prescribed treatment. In many
cases, an improvement in the wound can be seen with the first dressing
change, but in some cases, it may take several weeks. The therapy may
be used to close the wound completely or may be stopped before this
and replaced with a different type of dressing. If your wound shows no
improvement, the therapy may be stopped. Your healthcare provider
will discuss when and why use of this device will be stopped based on
assessment of your wound.
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