Table 4.
Cost in US $ | Conventional group (n = 24) | NPWT group (n = 24) |
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NPD related products – (Romovac, Opsite, Dynaplast, sterilised piece of foam) | 0 | 117 |
Bandages and dressing – hydrogen peroxide, chlorine water, Betadine lotion | 218 | 0 |
Personal cost, nurse cost | 0 | 0 |
Total cost | 218 US$ | 117 US$ |
NPD, negative pressure device; NPWT, negative pressure wound therapy.