The Smith & Nephew Pico 7Y Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is a cutting-edge solution for wound management, providing both efficiency and convenience. This comprehensive kit includes essential components like the pump, pump clip, large multisite dressings, and an extended soft port. The design ensures patient comfort with features such as the extended soft port, which alleviates pressure points.

The system offers an easy-to-use, portable setup for continuous wound exudate management, making it suitable for hospital and home-care settings. With a compact 450mm pump, the kit aims to deliver effective negative pressure therapy, promoting faster wound healing by removing excess exudate and reducing risk of infection. Ideal for treating a range of wounds from acute to chronic, the Pico 7Y is particularly useful in managing surgical, traumatic, and chronic ulcers while enhancing grafts and flaps for optimal results.

Key Features:

• Compact and portable design makes it easy to carry, allowing patients to maintain their daily lifestyle while under treatment.
• The extended soft port reduces pressure points on the skin, ensuring patient comfort and reducing the likelihood of pressure ulcers at port sites.

Uses:

• The Smith & Nephew Pico 7Y Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System is primarily used for managing acute and chronic wounds, including surgical, traumatic, and chronic wounds such as ulcers. It is also helpful in enhancing the healing process of grafts and flaps.
• This therapy system creates a vacuum environment around the wound which helps to remove exudate and infectious materials, thereby promoting better healing conditions. It is designed for patients needing continuous wound drainage and negative pressure therapy.

FAQs:

1. How long can the Pico 7Y NPWT System be used continuously?
The Pico 7Y system can be used for up to 7 days continuously, depending on the wound type, location, and volume of exudate.

2. Is the Pico 7Y system waterproof?
Yes, the Pico 7Y system is water-resistant, allowing patients to shower while continuing their therapy.

3. How does the negative pressure therapy benefit wound healing?
Negative pressure removes excess fluid and infectious material, reduces swelling, and draws wound edges together, which helps accelerate healing and reduces infection.