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Lower infection rate after open fracture with NPWT versus conventional dressings
February 2019
Lower infection rate after open fracture with NPWT versus conventional dressings
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional wound dressings in treatment of open fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Surg. 2018 May;53:72-79Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eight randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which comparing negative pressure wound therapy and conventional dressings in wound management following open fracture. Pooled analysis demonstrated a significantly lower rate of infection among groups treated with negative pressure wound therapy compared to groups treated with conventional dressings.
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