Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Hands-On Workshop: Innovations, Clinical Applications, and Transitioning Care

Supported by an educational grant from Solventum, Medical Surgical Business.

Learning Objectives:
•Review the evolution of NPWT and the latest innovations
•Differentiate between various NPWT technologies and apply an algorithmic approach to selecting the appropriate technology based on wound characteristics, patient needs and care setting transitions
•Explore the science and clinical application of novel peel and place dressings, determining which wound types are most appropriate for this technology
•Apply new therapy application tips toward the use of NPWT with instillation, incision management, and hybrid drapes
•Describe the transition of care for NPWT from the acute to the post-acute setting, emphasizing how portable technology can facilitate this
•Examine case-based scenarios highlighting the components of the NPWT toolkit, and demonstrate the step-down therapies involved in progressing toward wound closure