PORTABLE WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS

摘要

The invention relates to wound treatment apparatus for applying negative pressure to a superficial wound in a mammal which comprises a porous pad (102) of open, intercommunicating cellular flexible foam, a suction tube (101) for connecting the porous pad to a pump (6), a surgical drape for forming an air-tight seal over the wound site and over the pad and over a connector for connecting the pad to the suction tube, said connector comprising a disc-like cup (601) having its lower face in contact with said porous pad, and having a spout (602) for connecting to the end of the suction tube remote from the pump to the wound site.