Wound therapy system and related methods therefor

作者: Ricky A. Sisk , Michael D. Hudspeth , Kenneth M. Breitweiser , Michael C. Dorsey

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摘要: A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound, including wound dressing dimensioned positioning relative to bed of subject and mechanism be carried or worn by the subject. The includes housing having control unit adapted draw vacuum canister associated housing. has collection bag disposed therein, which is fluid communication receive exudates from bed. expand upon receipt fluids means release gas within operation unit. With this arrangement, attitude independent, i.e., may positioned on edge, its side end etc. while still maintaining include hydrophobic vent material releasing gases. In another embodiment, comprises permeable material. one pleats bellows.