• Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
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Objective To summarize the nursing experience of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) technology for deficiency of skin and soft tissue in "4·20" earthquake damage. Methods We used VAC to treat 20 patients suffering from deficiency of skin and soft tissue who were injured in "4·20" earthquake (35 wounds) from April 21st to 28th, 2013; and we observed closely the results of nursing for pain and psychological care. Results A total of 35 wounds were all cleaned after 5 to 7 days; 20 wounds were healed after VAC treatment; 15 wounds recovered well by covering autogenous split-thickness skin; 20 patients had stable emotion and all left the hospital with the recovery. Conclusion VAC for deficiency of skin and soft tissue caused by "4·20" earthquake damage may obviously decrease the time of wound healing, relieve the pain caused by changing fresh dressing, and reduce the length of stay in the hospital.

Citation: LuYu, HuangJianqiong. Nursing of Vacuum-assisted Closure Technology for Deficiency of Skin and Soft Tissue Deficiency Damaged in“4·20”Earthquake. West China Medical Journal, 2016, 31(2): 332-334. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20160089 Copy

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