Oostdebridement treatment for bedsore

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My father is having bedsore.we have dine debridement of it. Doctor suggested to take VAC dressing at home. But i want know that is it safe to take VAC dressing at home? Also shall we admit patient for VAC dressing and faster recovery? Also tell me that whether VAC dressing best treatment for bedsore after debridement?

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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed

General Surgeon 28 yrs exp Nagpur

It can be applied at home

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Dr. Munisekhar Reddy General Surgeon 14 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Munisekhar Reddy

General Surgeon 14 yrs exp Bangalore

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VAC Dressing is definitely better than conventional dressing. You can take at home. No need admission for VAC dressing. If there is any Slough then go for debridement before vac application. Otherwise not required.