Smith & Nephew PICO Wound Therapy System Features
- The dressing helps to prevent bacteria from entering the wound
- It may also improve blood flow to the wound which will help it to heal
- Stimulate formulation of granulation tissue
- Increase blood flow
- Reduce edema
- Improve wound contraction
- Protect against external contamination
- Portable
- Canister-free
- Quiet, comfortable, simple to operate
- Operates for 7 days on 2 AA batteries
- Port design lowers risk of pressure ulcers
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When to use PICO?
The easy-to-use PICO System expands the options for applying NPWT to many wound conditions, as well as closed surgical incisions. PICO is appropriate for:
- Acute wounds
- Chronic wounds
- Closed surgical incisions
- Traumatic wounds
- Sub-acute and dehisced wounds
- Flaps and grafts
- Partial-thickness burns
- Ulcers – diabetic, pressure, leg
Benefits of the PICO System
Reduced Nursing Time
- Simple to apply and operate
- Fewer dressing changes
- Canister-free and disposable
- No alarm notifications
Positive Patient Outcomes
- Small and portable
- Comfortable to wear
- Can be worn up to seven days
- Supports mobility during daily activities
Cost-Effective Solution
- Lower cost of therapy
- Less time to treat and heal wounds
- Fewer post-operative complications
- Off-the-shelf ready with no delivery wait time
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