Systems and methods for providing a debriding wound vacuum

摘要

Thus, systems and methods for a debriding wound vacuum may include a sponge for application to a wound, a flexible sheet for covering and sealing the wound, and a bladder. The bladder may be in fluid communication with at least a portion of the sponge. The bladder preferably contains a debridement substance. A negative pressure device may form part of the system and may be used to apply negative pressure via a hollow tube to the sponge. The negative pressure device may be adapted to apply negative pressure to the sponge via the hollow tube in order form a seal between the flexible sheet and the wound. The systems may also include microelectronic mechanical valves for releasing the debridement substance from the bladder.

主权项

1. A debriding wound vacuum for introducing a debridement substance to a wound located on a patient's body, the vacuum comprising:
a source for introducing the debridement substance to the wound, wherein the source for introducing the debridement substance to the wound is external to the patient's body; a sponge for application to a wound, the sponge configured to receive a debridement substance from the source; a negative pressure device for applying negative pressure to the wound; a hollow tube for placing the negative pressure device in fluid communication with the sponge; and an optical feedback instrument to send optical signals in real time to a display to provide a health care provider with an indication of the status of the wound.