Session 22: NPWT: An Old Friend with New Twists

NPWT: An Old Friend with New Twists

Moderator/Speaker: Paul Kim, DPM
Speaker: Elizabeth McElroy, RN, MSN, CRNP, CWS, CWOCN-AP
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been used for decades in the treatment of chronic ulcers. Innovations have expanded its utility and use in recent years. This includes greater portability, the combined use with instillation solutions, and new foam designs. This session will focus on the more relevant innovations and discuss the growing body of evidence as well as share case examples.