Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Devices Prevent Complications Resulting From Injuries in Patients with Diabetes
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices are non-invasive devices that are used to treat acute and chronic wounds such as burn injuries, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers. Negative pressure wound therapy refers to systems that aid rapid wound healing by applying sub-atmospheric pressure to the affected area and is especially beneficial in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. Negative pressure wound healing (NPWT) devices are widely used for wound healing among the geriatric population and diabetic patients, as they are more susceptible to wounds. The increase in the number of older adults in the United States is unprecedented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016, around 49 million adults were 65 or older (15% of the total population), and the number is expected to reach 71 million by 2030 and 98 million by 2060. Moreover, negative pressure wound healing (NPWT) devices greatly help p...