College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Biomedical Engineering
Date
3-2023
Primary Advisor
Christoper Heylman, College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a prevalent medical procedure that accelerates the healing process for open wounds post-operation. Currently, a disease called necrotizing fasciitis is becoming more frequent in the inguinal area of women. NPWT has demonstrated great outcomes for the post-operational treatment of necrotizing fasciitis, however, two problems arise: the inguinal geometry is complicated, making it difficult to apply NPWT materials and NPWT materials will occasionally cover the urethra and anus, preventing patients to urinate and defecate. This document describes the conceptualization, testing process, and final design of a modification to current, medical-grade NPWT that solves the problems stated for NPWT application on the female inguinal region. Highlights of this modification are specialized NPWT material geometry and flexible ports that accommodate for an inserted rectal tube and/or foley catheter.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bmedsp/170