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Hindi Journal Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology
Klaudia Knezic Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery
Zagreb University Hospital Centre, Croatia
Biography
Klaudia Knezic graduated nursing at the age of 27 years from the School of Medicine, University of Osijek in April 2018. Employed at Zagreb University Hospital since 20 March 2012 at the Department for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Breast Surgery and shift head since 1 December 2016.
Publications
Short Communication Open Access
Procedures and interventions of nurses/technicians in treating patients with negative pressure therapy
Author(s): Klaudia Knezic
Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) is a negative pressure therapy for the treatment of wounds. The VAC system of wound treatment improves tissue perfusion by 30% within the wound and by 15% in tissue surrounding the wound, reduces oedema, significantly reduces the number of bacteria in the wound, including MRSA. It significantly reduces the changes of graft rejection and is therefore a preferred method used by plastic surgeons in skin transplants.
The settings of the VAC devices are determined by the specialist based on the assessment of the patient's condition and the state of the wound. The nurse or technician actively participates in the procedure to set up the VAC device, monitors the site o... view more»
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