Wound Care
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
A sealed dressing and a small pump, considered for some wounds, including some diabetic foot and leg wounds.
Negative pressure wound therapy, or NPWT, uses a sealed dressing and a small pump as part of a wound plan. It is one of the advanced therapies offered with wound care, including for some diabetic foot and leg wounds. It is considered only after a full evaluation, and it is coordinated with the orthopedic team.
Who it is for
- People with a diabetic foot or leg wound whose plan may include advanced therapy
- Patients whose wound plan may include advanced therapy
- People already in wound care at the institute
What to expect
- An evaluation to decide whether NPWT belongs in the plan
- A clear explanation of the therapy before it starts
- Ongoing wound checks
- Coordination with your orthopedic providers
Related conditions
- Wounds treated with advanced therapy
NPWT is one option within a wound plan. Your provider will tell you whether it fits your wound.
