Method and apparatus for treating wounds with oxygen and reduced pressure
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Nov 13, 2003
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May 10, 2002
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May 10, 2002
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A method of and apparatus for treating wounds by applying oxygen and reduced pressure and/or other medication sufficient in time and magnitude to induce healing and closure of the wound. The method and apparatus are applicable to wounds, infected wounds, and live tissue attachments. Wound treatment apparatus includes an impermeable wound cover sealably positioned over the wound. A screen of material such as open-cell foam or rigid porous material is placed beneath the wound cover and over the wound. A vacuum pump supplies suction within the wound cover and over the treatment site to provide oxygen, other medication and reduced pressure directly to the wound.
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