TABLE 5.
Techniques for ciNPT with full‐coverage dressings survey results
| Consensus statements | Yes | No | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| ciNPT can be applied concurrently with the placement of a surgical drain | 11 (100%) | 0 (0%) | Yes |
| ciNPT can be applied in the absence of a surgical drain | 11 (100%) | 0 (0%) | Yes |
| ciNPT can be applied over incisions closed with sutures | 11 (100%) | 0 (0%) | Yes |
| ciNPT can be applied over incisions closed with staples | 11 (100%) | 0 (0%) | Yes |
| ciNPT can be applied over incisions closed with surgical adhesives | 7 (63.6%) | 4 (36.4%) | No |
| Protecting the surrounding skin with barrier film (eg, skin protectant) should be considered with ciNPT | 11 (100%) | 0 (0%) | Yes |
| Protecting the surrounding skin with barrier film (eg, skin protectant) is recommended with ciNPT | 8 (72.7%) | 3 (27.3%) | No |
Abbreviation: ciNPT, closed incision negative pressure therapy with full‐coverage dressings.