| 摘要 |
Apparatus and method for treating a body joint wound (10) subsequent to surgical intervention. An infusion tube (12) is insertable into the wound (10) for transporting a prepared solution to the joint (10). A second tube (18) is insertable into the wound (10) for transport of fluid removed from the joint (10). A vacuum device (30) is coupled to the second tube (18). Suction is automatically turned on to evacuate the wound (10) for a prescribed period of time and then stopped for another prescribed period of time. The on and off cycle may be repetitive. During the entire period, the prepared solution is constantly infused. The infusion tube (12) and evacuation tube (18) are isolated from each other so that no contaminants can be infused. A plurality of preadjusted suction duty cycles are available, from which one may be selected as appropriate for the type of wound to be treated.
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