{"id":121,"date":"2022-06-02T06:21:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T06:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2022-06-02T09:10:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T09:10:45","slug":"vacuum-assisted-closure-of-a-wound-vac-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/index.php\/vacuum-assisted-closure-of-a-wound-vac-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacuum-Assisted Closure of a Wound (VAC Therapy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"121\" class=\"elementor elementor-121\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-662e3d75 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"662e3d75\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-584249d6\" data-id=\"584249d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2720e9df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2720e9df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vacuum-Assisted Closure of a Wound (VAC Therapy)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a2a106a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a2a106a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum-assisted closure of a wound is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. It\u2019s also known as wound VAC. During the treatment, a device decreases air pressure on the wound. This can help the wound heal more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6291c62\" data-id=\"6291c62\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab44c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ab44c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-Therapy-1024x528.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-128\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-Therapy-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-Therapy-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-Therapy-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-Therapy-1536x793.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-Therapy.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4582de1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4582de1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd8b893\" data-id=\"fd8b893\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b9f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"08b9f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-127\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC.jpg 945w, https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anushtupde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VAC-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2dd97f2\" data-id=\"2dd97f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0941940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0941940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gases in the air around us put pressure on the surface of our bodies. A wound vacuum device removes this pressure over the area of the wound. This can help a wound heal in several ways. It can gently pull fluid from the wound over time. This can reduce swelling, and may help clean the wound and remove bacteria. A wound VAC also helps pull the edges of the wound together. And it may stimulate the growth of new tissue that helps the wound close.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wound vacuum system has several parts. A foam or gauze dressing is put directly on the wound. An adhesive film covers and seals the dressing and wound. A drainage tube leads from under the adhesive film and connects to a portable vacuum pump. This pump removes air pressure over the wound. It may do this either constantly. Or it may do it in cycles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dressing is changed every 24 to 72 hours. During the therapy, you\u2019ll need to carry the portable pump everywhere you go.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2516003f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2516003f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cdcadab animated-fast elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"2cdcadab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element 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elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7228b721 elementor-tabs-view-vertical elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"7228b721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-view-vertical .elementor-tabs-wrapper{width:25%;flex-shrink:0}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-view-vertical .elementor-tab-desktop-title.elementor-active{border-right-style:none}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-view-vertical .elementor-tab-desktop-title.elementor-active:after,.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-view-vertical 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none}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-view-horizontal .elementor-tab-content{border-style:none solid solid}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-center .elementor-tabs-wrapper,.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-end .elementor-tabs-wrapper,.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-stretch .elementor-tabs-wrapper{display:flex}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-center .elementor-tabs-wrapper{justify-content:center}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-end .elementor-tabs-wrapper{justify-content:flex-end}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-stretch.elementor-tabs-view-horizontal .elementor-tab-title{width:100%}.elementor-widget-tabs.elementor-tabs-alignment-stretch.elementor-tabs-view-vertical .elementor-tab-title{height:100%}.elementor-tabs .elementor-tab-mobile-title{display:none}}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1911\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1911\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Why might one need vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1912\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1912\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the risks of vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1913\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1913\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I get ready for a vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1914\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1914\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What happens during vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1915\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1915\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What happens after vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1911\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Why might one need vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1911\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1911\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might need this therapy for a recent traumatic wound. Or you may need it for a chronic wound. This is a wound that is not healing properly over time. This can happen with wounds linked to diabetes. You may need a wound VAC if you\u2019ve had a recent skin graft. And you may need a wound VAC for a large wound. Large wounds can take a longer time to heal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wound vacuum system may help your wound heal more quickly by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draining excess fluid from the wound<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing swelling<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing bacteria in the wound<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your wound moist and warm<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping draw together wound edges<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing blood flow to your wound<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreasing redness and swelling (inflammation)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound VAC offers some other advantages over other types of wound care. It may decrease your overall discomfort. The dressings usually need changing less often. And they may be easier to keep in place.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1912\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the risks of vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1912\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1912\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound VAC has some rare risks, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding (which may be severe)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound infection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An abnormal connection between the intestinal tract and the skin (enteric fistula)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper training in dressing changes can help reduce the risk of these problems. Also, your healthcare provider will carefully evaluate you to make sure you are a good candidate for the therapy. Certain problems can increase your risk of complications, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposed organs or blood vessels<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High risk of bleeding from another health problem<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound infection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby bone infection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dead wound tissue<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer tissue<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragile skin, such as from aging or longtime use of topical steroids<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy to adhesive<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very poor blood flow to your wound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wounds close to joints that may reopen due to movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your provider will discuss the risks that apply to you. Make sure to talk with him or her about all of your questions and concerns.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1913\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I get ready for a vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1913\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1913\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You likely won\u2019t need to do much to get ready for wound VAC. In some cases, you may need to wait a while before having this therapy. For example, your provider may first need to treat an infection in your wound. Dead or damaged tissue may also need to be removed from your wound.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You or a caregiver may need training on how to use the wound VAC device. This is done if you will be able to have your wound vacuum therapy at home. In other cases, you may need to have your wound vacuum therapy in a healthcare facility. If you or a relative will be doing the therapy, you\u2019ll receive training on how to use the device.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to do anything else to prepare for wound VAC.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1914\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What happens during vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1914\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1914\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthcare provider will cover your wound with a foam or gauze wound dressing. An adhesive film will be put over the dressing and wound. This seals the wound. The foam connects to a drainage tube, which leads to a vacuum pump. This pump is portable. When the pump is turned on, it draws fluid through the foam and out the drainage tubing. The pump may run all the time, or it may cycle off and on. Your exact setup will depend on the specific type of wound vacuum system that you use.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need the dressing changed about once a day. You may need it changed more or less often depending on your wound. You or your caregiver may be trained to do this at home. Or it may be done by a visiting healthcare provider. In some cases, it may be done by a healthcare provider in a hospital or other facility. You may need to stay in a care facility if you have a large or severe wound.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider may prescribe pain medicine. This is to prevent or reduce pain during the dressing change.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your provider right away if you have a fever or increased swelling or pain in your wound. Also, tell him or her if there are blood or blood clots in the tubing or collection chamber of the device.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will likely need to use the wound VAC system for several weeks or months. During the therapy, you\u2019ll need to carry the portable pump everywhere you go. Your provider will carefully keep track of your healing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time, make sure you have good nutrition and get enough rest. This is required for proper wound healing and to prevent infection. Your provider can tell you more about how to ensure your nutrition during this time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you smoke, ask for help so you can stop. The toxic substances in cigarette smoke (especially nicotine, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen cyanide) greatly impair your body&#8217;s ability to heal the wound.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1915\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What happens after vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1915\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1915\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow up with your healthcare provider if you have a health condition that led to your wound, such as diabetes. 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