Use of hyperbaric oxygen and negative pressure therapy in the multidisciplinary care of a patient with nonhealing wounds

J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 1999 Mar;26(2):67-76.

Abstract

The case of a 55-year-old woman with nonhealing wounds located on the sternum, abdomen, and lower left extremities is described. The wounds were related to surgical incisions from coronary artery bypass grafting and were complicated by respiratory insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and infection. This article presents a brief overview of the collaborative care provided in this case and a pictorial review of this patient's wounds during a 4-month period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / physiopathology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / therapy*
  • Suction
  • Surgical Wound Infection / etiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / physiopathology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / therapy*
  • Wound Healing*