Application of subatmospheric pressure to a wound bed to promote healing in a deep tissue injury, which is characterized by localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue.
Deep tissue injury often presents as intact or non-intact skin with localized discoloration (purple or maroon). Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can facilitate the removal of exudate, reduce edema, and promote granulation tissue formation.
"Negative pressure wound therapy initiated for deep tissue injury on sacrum. Settings: -125 mmHg continuous."
Used to document the commencement of NPWT as part of the wound management plan.
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