Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Recommended guidelines for NPWT/ROCF foam use for paediatric wounds
| Wound type/condition | Black (polyurethane) foam | White (polyvinyl alcohol) foam | Silver (polyurethane) foam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sternal | X | X | X |
| Omphalocele/gastroschisis | X | ||
| Enterocutaneous fistula | X | X | |
| Abdominal compartment syndrome | X | ||
| Spinal | X | X | X |
| Pilonidal disease | X | X | |
| Pressure ulcer | X | X | |
| Extremity wounds | X | X | |
| Fasciotomy wounds | X | X | |
| Burns | X | X | |
| Postgraft placement | X | X |
