Vacuum Assisted Closure® Therapy: science & practice provides clear, practical information on the use of Vacuum Assisted Closure® Therapy (V.A.C.®), for clinicians involved in the care of patients with complex wounds.

The first section - split into three parts - focuses on the management of pressure ulcers, in which vacuum assisted closure has a number of potential roles. The second section considers the management of diabetic foot ulcers. Both sections include details on the preparation of the wound in the form of adequate debridement, accurate and appropriate application of the therapy system, together with careful monitoring and ongoing managements of the underlying wound aetiology and patient co-morbidities.

When used in association with the current manufacturer's V.A.C.® Therapy^TM Clinical Guidelines booklet, this resource file will provide clinicians with a complete educational resource. It is aimed at a multidisciplinary, international audience and is an essential guide to practice.