真空抽吸癒合器於傷口照護之應用

Application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure in Wound Care

許多病患常因傷口癒合不良而延長治療或住院，真空抽吸癒合器的使用可以加速傷口的癒合，本文藉由臨床經驗及文獻查證所得，描述真空抽吸癒合器的原理、臨床運用、效益、使用步驟、護理人員的角色及功能，希望能提供護理人員在實務上的應用，以發揮護理的獨特功能。

Many patients have prolonged treatment and hospitalization due to poor healing in the wound. The application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) in wound care can accelerate healing. According to the clinical experiences and literature reviews, this article described the principles, clinical application, benefits, procedures, nurses’ role, and function of the VAC. The review article provided valuable information for nurses in clinical practices.