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The tubing is connected to the vacuum assisted device (VAC) and once negative The controlled suction produces several beneficial effects including evacuation of wound
pressure is applied, a vacuum is set on to the sponge. exudate fluid leading to decreased bacterial colonization, reduced dressing changes, an

increase in local peripheral blood flow, improved local oxygenation and increased
angiogenesis and proliferation of granulation tissue. When the wound is clean, a partial
thickness skin graft can be applied to the wound.

When suction

is applied, a

vacuum effect

is set on the

sponge

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