Study to Determine the Utility of Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Compared to Conventional Saline Dressing Changes

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio30 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to look at the use of the wound vacuum assisted closure (VAC) versus standard wet to dry dressing in treating lower leg fasciotomies.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Wounds Compartment Syndromes

Interventions

Wound Care -Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC)DEVICE

Wound Care - Wet to Dry Dressing ChangesPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 99 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * four compartment fasciotomies performed on one or both lower extremities * subject and/or subject's legally authorized representative (next-of-kin) has voluntarily signed and dated informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * inability to place wound VAC * contraindications for wound VAC use * pregnant females * prisoners

Locations (1)

University Hospital

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Rate of wound healing

Secondary Outcomes

Time to delayed primary wound closure

Time to completion of secondary healing

Patient satisfaction

Nurse satisfaction

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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