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.
Benefits of V.A.C.Viaâ¢ Therapy include: 1  Offers V.A.CÂ® Therapy in a smaller therapy unit. 2  Allows improved continuity of care between care settings. 3  Patients can receive seven days of therapy at home or in hospital. 4  It is safe and easy to use.