| 摘要 |
In various embodiments of the invention, a wound treatment appliance is provided for treating a wound, which appliance comprises a semi-rigid or rigid wound covering device and a vacuum system to provide a supply of reduced pressure to the wound covering device for treatment of the wound. In some embodiments, the wound covering device is comprised of an impermeable overlay, a stopper, and a suction drain, which allow medical staff to attend to the wound without removing the wound covering device. In other embodiments, the wound covering device is comprised of an impermeable overlay and a suction drain. In yet other embodiments, the wound covering device is comprised of an impermeable overlay that has at least one channel that is a part thereof, wherein the at least one channel is used to provide reduced pressure to the wound and may remove fluid aspirated from the wound. In still other embodiments, the vacuum system is comprised of at least a vacuum pump or a suction bulb, or a combination of the same. Finally, methods for using the wound treatment appliance are provided. |
