[QUAD-L] Wound Vac
I have a butt sore that was almost healed until a hospital stay. Now its a smallish opening, but large undermining. Its not healing. Doc want me to think about a wound vac. But they would need to make the wound opening bigger. Anyone have good or bad issues with a vac on your butt? Greg
[QUAD-L] wound vac
There is a guy on youtube that has had a wound vac attached to his buttocks for years in an attempt to heal. He has many videos and is a nice guy to talk to. His youtube name is d72466fly. The mans been a para for 20 yrs or more. He would know all about the vac and he is in the united states just across the mexican border I believe. His wife is of Mexican decent and speaks Spanish as well. Maybe this can help the guy with the wound. Ron
Re: [QUAD-L] Wound vac
A wound vac machine is not something one can purchase. It is ordered by a wound specialist and applied, plus services by a training nurse/wound specialist or company rep. The wound vac comes with the vac unit, patches, hoses and user manual. The unit goes back to the manufacturer when completed. Supplies should be ordered with the lease or rental. The wound patch w/hose is placed over the wound and vacuum is set for 80-100+ vacuum. It has a digital face to show you its working and ALARM to tell you it is NOT Working. The unit is battery operated and can be charged over nite. Oh, its also very expensive. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/1/2013 2:32:45 P.M. Central Standard Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: I have heard you all talk about a wound vac..what is that? Meredith From: "William Willis" To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:00:31 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion I have had bone removed twice, Meredith. Just takes forever to get well. Have you ever used a wound vac? It helped me a great deal. Take care and God bless. From: wheelch...@aol.com Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:22:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion To: jume9...@comcast.net; quad-list@eskimo.com I'm glad you chose the medical doctor root. Sorry to hear of the results. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/28/2013 4:38:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: The doctor says my wound is deep and is concerned it could go to the bone and I don't want to go to the hospital so I am on antibiotics and I'm being very diligent. Learned my lesson. Meredith From: "Nan" To: jume9...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion WTG Meredith. Good luck! Nan From: "jume9...@comcast.net" To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion Thanks for your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning. Meredith From: wheelch...@aol.com To: jume9...@comcast.net, quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion Depend on the sore, and its reason. Pressure sores should be clean and debreeded and bandaged. Infections, not treated properly can produce more negative effects. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: Hi all, I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? Thanks Meredith
[QUAD-L] Wound vac
I have heard you all talk about a wound vac..what is that? Meredith - Original Message - From: "William Willis" To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:00:31 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion I have had bone removed twice, Meredith. Just takes forever to get well. Have you ever used a wound vac? It helped me a great deal. Take care and God bless. From: wheelch...@aol.com Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:22:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion To: jume9...@comcast.net; quad-list@eskimo.com I'm glad you chose the medical doctor root. Sorry to hear of the results. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/28/2013 4:38:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: The doctor says my wound is deep and is concerned it could go to the bone and I don't want to go to the hospital so I am on antibiotics and I'm being very diligent. Learned my lesson. Meredith From: "Nan" To: jume9...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion WTG Meredith. Good luck! Nan From: "jume9...@comcast.net" To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion Thanks for your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning. Meredith From: wheelch...@aol.com To: jume9...@comcast.net, quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion Depend on the sore, and its reason. Pressure sores should be clean and debreeded and bandaged. Infections, not treated properly can produce more negative effects. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: Hi all, I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? Thanks Meredith
[QUAD-L] WOUND VAC THERAPY for pressure sores & wounds
My home health nurse finally suggested a "Wound Vac" after my wound was at a standstill. We'd never heard of one! I've had it on a week and it's nearly gone!!! Do a search on wound vac for info. The company delivers it to your home and your home health nurse (hopefully you have one who has done them numerous times for effective treatment. She showed hubby how to change the dressing every 48 hrs. After the first 48 my wound was half its size! I need another 48 hours or so & I'm healed. In under 2 weeks after fiddling around with it 3 months with it not improving. Keeps one out f the hospital too! My wound was de-breeded here at home using debreedment ointment. For more info call your care provider today! Your Doc faxes an order to KCI (manufacturer and vendor of the WOUND VAC) and they deliver it within 2 days. Lori
