Smith & Nephew 66801362 Pico Single Use Negative Pressure Wound

Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. PICO represents a unique way of treating patients who would benefit from the application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). PICO has been shown to provide positive patient outcomes when applied to open wounds, closed surgical incisions and skin grafts. The PICO system is canister-free which means the pump is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. This makes the system very discrete and portable for the patient to wear. The PICO pump generates an effective negative pressure of -80mmHg and provides therapy for up to 7 days. The PICO pump is connected to a conformable, innovatively designed dressing which: Is easily applied and removed, minimising skin trauma and delivers the negative pressure across the wound bed or closed incision, Designed to reduce the risk of pressure points and supports patient comfort, Manages the fluid away from the wound or closed incision through a unique combination of absorbency and evaporation. Provided together as a convenient all-in-one-system, canister-free PICO supports patients in maintaining their daily activities. Patients may be safely discharged with PICO in place the size and simplicity gives confidence that they can manage the system at home. Health care providers