Maxim-English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916).
Negative pressure wound therapy is a medical procedure in which a vacuum dressing is used to enhance and promote wound healing in acute, chronic and burn wounds. The therapy involves using a sealed wound dressing attached to a pump to create a negative pressure environment in the wound.ses for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Several different types of wounds can benefit from negative pressure wound therapy such as: 1  diabetic ulcers. 2  venous ulcers. 3  arterial ulcers. 4  pressure ulcers. 5  first and second degree burns. 6  chronic wounds. 7  wounds with large amounts of drainage.
NPWT promotes wound healing by applying a vacuum through a special sealed dressing. The continued vacuum draws out fluid from the wound and increases blood flow to the area. The vacuum may be applied continuously or intermittently, depending on the type of wound being treated and the clinical objectives.