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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Consensus Statements
08/31/2026
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, CWS; Misael C. Alonso, MD, CWSP; Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP; Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON; Robert Klein, DPM, CWS; Catherine Milne, APRN, MSN, ANP, CWOCN-AP; Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr, DPM, CWSP; Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS
An expert panel developed best practice recommendations to guide clinical use of negative pressure wound therapy with a novel all-in-one dressing.
An expert panel developed best practice recommendations to guide clinical use of negative pressure wound therapy with a novel all-in-one dressing.
An expert panel developed best...
08/31/2026
Wounds
Case Report
08/19/2026
Martin Eduardo Morales-Saavedra, MD; Esperanza Ramírez-Arano, MD; Juan Carlos Bravo-Soriano, MD; Eduardo Alfonso Hernández-Muñoz, MD
This case report describes the use of negative pressure wound therapy and skin grafting to manage a complex hostile abdomen.
This case report describes the use of negative pressure wound therapy and skin grafting to manage a complex hostile abdomen.
This case report describes the...
08/19/2026
Wounds
Rapid Communication
06/22/2026
Lydia Galarza, RN, BSN; Jessica Peña, BS; Kristine Kieswetter, PhD, MBA
A novel all-in-one NPWT dressing may simplify application, reduce removal trauma, and improve clinician experience.
A novel all-in-one NPWT dressing may simplify application, reduce removal trauma, and improve clinician experience.
A novel all-in-one NPWT dressing...
06/22/2026
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Case Report
02/24/2026
Xun Xu, MS; Ruoyu Wang, MS; Honglin Wu, MS; Jinxiong Xu, MS; Yulan Miao, PhD
Hydrosurgical debridement combined with negative pressure therapy effectively treated extensive chronic wounds from polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injections, resulting in successful healing without recurrence at 12–18 months.
Hydrosurgical debridement combined with negative pressure therapy effectively treated extensive chronic wounds from polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injections, resulting in successful healing without recurrence at 12–18 months.
Hydrosurgical debridement...
02/24/2026
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Case Report
02/06/2026
Mohamad Kharashgah, MBBS; Qusai Swedan, MD; Saleh Abualhaj, MD
This case report explores management considerations for full-thickness burns with exposed Achilles tendon in an immunocompromised patient.
This case report explores management considerations for full-thickness burns with exposed Achilles tendon in an immunocompromised patient.
This case report explores...
02/06/2026
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Original Research
11/03/2025
Maeyane S. Moeng; Suleman Vadia, MBChB; Ashley W. Collinsworth, ScD, MPH; Siobhan Lookess, BSc, PGDip; Paolo Capelli
The authors of this article examine the utilization and cost impact of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in South Africa.
The authors of this article examine the utilization and cost impact of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in South Africa.
The authors of this article...
11/03/2025
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Systematic Review
05/28/2025
Marco Gratteri, MD; Claudia Luciano, MD; Fara Desiree Romano, MD; Luigi Abate, MD; Carlo Mirra, MD; Luca Savani, MD; Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, MD; Rocco Papalia, MD, PhD; Pasquale Farsetti, MD, PhD; Giovanni Francesco Marangi, MD, PhD; Paolo Persichetti, MD, PhD
Exploration of NPWT protocols for Achilles region defects highlights varied reconstructive roles and adjunctive strategies with grafts and matrices.
Exploration of NPWT protocols for Achilles region defects highlights varied reconstructive roles and adjunctive strategies with grafts and matrices.
Exploration of NPWT protocols...
05/28/2025
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Real-World Evidence
04/23/2025
Annmarie Vilkins, DO; Leo Nherera, PhD; Richard Searle, PhD; Tia Welsh, MD
Real-world comparison of two single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices following cesarean delivery highlights differential impacts on surgical site complications.
Real-world comparison of two single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices following cesarean delivery highlights differential impacts on surgical site complications.
Real-world comparison of two...
04/23/2025
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Multimedia

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How-To Demonstration
01/17/2025
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS
In this demonstration video, Dr. Michael Desvigne walks the audience through the process of applying various negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices as well as highlights a newly released, easy-to-use NPWT dressing.
In this demonstration video, Dr. Michael Desvigne walks the audience through the process of applying various negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices as well as highlights a newly released, easy-to-use NPWT dressing.
In this demonstration video, Dr....
01/17/2025
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Videos
01/17/2022
Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS
In this clinical case presentation, Dr Napolitano describes 3 cases using mechanically powered, disposable negative pressure wound therapy.
In this clinical case presentation, Dr Napolitano describes 3 cases using mechanically powered, disposable negative pressure wound therapy.
In this clinical case...
01/17/2022
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SAWC Insights
12/22/2021
In this video, Paul Kim, DPM, MS, discusses important guidelines when NPWT. He shares those guidelines and expands on what wound types that NPWT can be used for.
In this video, Paul Kim, DPM, MS, discusses important guidelines when NPWT. He shares those guidelines and expands on what wound types that NPWT can be used for.
In this video, Paul Kim, DPM,...
12/22/2021
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Videos
12/14/2021
Luis Fernandez, MD, KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP
In this video, the presenter reports the outcomes of 3 cases in which a silicone-acrylic hybrid drape was used during negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time.
In this video, the presenter reports the outcomes of 3 cases in which a silicone-acrylic hybrid drape was used during negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time.
In this video, the presenter...
12/14/2021
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Videos
12/14/2021
Robert J. Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS
In this clinical case presentation, the presenter illustrates a case study of a right foot plantar ulcer treated with mechanically powered, disposable negative pressure wound therapy.
In this clinical case presentation, the presenter illustrates a case study of a right foot plantar ulcer treated with mechanically powered, disposable negative pressure wound therapy.
In this clinical case...
12/14/2021
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Partnered Podcast
08/27/2021
In this podcast, with Peter Mason, CEO of Extricare, and Matt Cranfill, WOCN, offered in partnership with ExtriCARE USA, we will explore the history of NPWT, how NPWT is evolving in the wound care space, and the latest education regarding...
In this podcast, with Peter Mason, CEO of Extricare, and Matt Cranfill, WOCN, offered in partnership with ExtriCARE USA, we will explore the history of NPWT, how NPWT is evolving in the wound care space, and the latest education regarding...
In this podcast, with Peter...
08/27/2021
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Podcast
06/22/2021
When used for wound management, NPWT delivers sub atmospheric pressure at the wound site which exerts multiple beneficial effects. In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses how sub atmospheric pressure causes micro...
When used for wound management, NPWT delivers sub atmospheric pressure at the wound site which exerts multiple beneficial effects. In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses how sub atmospheric pressure causes micro...
When used for wound management,...
06/22/2021
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Videos
01/31/2021
Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS
In this poster presentation video, the presenter reports on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in 3 cases of lower extremity wounds.
In this poster presentation video, the presenter reports on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in 3 cases of lower extremity wounds.
In this poster presentation...
01/31/2021
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Clinical Cases
01/07/2020
This video presents the findings on the economic impact of the total cost of therapy when using a single-stage procedure, single-patient negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system over an advanced biomatrix.
This video presents the findings on the economic impact of the total cost of therapy when using a single-stage procedure, single-patient negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system over an advanced biomatrix.
This video presents the findings...
01/07/2020
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Clinical Cases
01/07/2020
This video showcases a successful transition from one negative pressure wound therapy system to another in a 1,400-bed hospital system.
This video showcases a successful transition from one negative pressure wound therapy system to another in a 1,400-bed hospital system.
This video showcases a...
01/07/2020
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Viewpoints
05/26/2026
Amber Metoyer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C; Lance McNeill, MBA, MPAFF; Alexus Castaneda , BBA
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care. 
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care. 
A wound care team shares how...
05/26/2026
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Viewpoints
05/19/2026
Daniel L. Kapp, MD
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC. 
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC. 
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his...
05/19/2026
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Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-BC
Videos
05/15/2026
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-BC
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-B, discusses CTP shifts in long-term care, private office settings, and mobile care.
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-B, discusses CTP shifts in long-term care, private office settings, and mobile care.
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN,...
05/15/2026
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Viewpoint
05/08/2026
Nikki Johnston; Kati Kaushal, DNP, FNP-C, CWS
Learn more about these consultants' observations in this new regulatory environment.
Learn more about these consultants' observations in this new regulatory environment.
Learn more about these...
05/08/2026
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Analysis
03/26/2026
Scott Nelson
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit...
03/26/2026
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Analysis
03/23/2026
Scott Nelson
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that...
03/23/2026
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Analysis
03/19/2026
Scott Nelson
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos,...
03/19/2026
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Analysis
03/17/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
Now that Medicare is no longer paying for CTP wastage, Kathleen D. Schaum discusses how to adjust your processes to accommodate that change.
Now that Medicare is no longer paying for CTP wastage, Kathleen D. Schaum discusses how to adjust your processes to accommodate that change.
Now that Medicare is no longer...
03/17/2026
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Analysis
03/13/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
In the second part of this video series, Kathleen Schaum explores exceptions to the Medicare CTP payment of $127.14 per square centimeter.
In the second part of this video series, Kathleen Schaum explores exceptions to the Medicare CTP payment of $127.14 per square centimeter.
In the second part of this video...
03/13/2026
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Analysis
03/11/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
In part 1 of a video series, Kathleen D. Schaum breaks down how to implement using the same allowable payment rate for all brands of CTP sheets.
In part 1 of a video series, Kathleen D. Schaum breaks down how to implement using the same allowable payment rate for all brands of CTP sheets.
In part 1 of a video series,...
03/11/2026
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