WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS EMPLOYING REDUCED PRESSURE

摘要

Apparatus is described for stimulating healing of wounds, particularly burns , to the hands or feet. The apparatus comprises an envelope for receiving the affected part of the body. The envelope (12) comprises an air-tight cover which contains a porous pad (22, 24, 26) for covering the wound. Means are provided for connecting the interior of the envelope to a source of suction.