Cavity Wound NPWT Case Study

Cavity Wound with NPWT and Polyhexanide + Poloxamer

A documented deep cavity wound case involving professional wound assessment, aggressive debridement, Polyhexanide + Poloxamer solution and gel, NPWT, wound culture follow-up and surgical closure after wound bed preparation.

Clinical image series for cavity wound with NPWT and Polyhexanide + Poloxamer
Deep Cavity Wound bed preparation supported with cleansing, gel care and NPWT.
Case TypeDeep cavity wound / pressure-related wound
Patient Profile63-year-old male patient after intensive care follow-up
Products UsedActolind® w Solution and Actolind® w Gel
Supportive CareNPWT, culture follow-up and surgical closure
5W1H Case Overview

Essential Case Information

This overview summarizes the case in a structured format: who, what, where, when, why and how the burn wound care pathway was managed.

The Patient

A 63-year-old male patient with a deep cavity wound after prolonged intensive care and limited mobility-related wound risk.

The Clinical Problem

A deep cavity wound with exudate, malodor, necrotic tissue burden and infection-risk features requiring structured wound bed preparation.

The Setting

The case belongs to clinical cavity wound and NPWT documentation within Actolind® professional wound care case materials.

The Timeline

After debridement and culture assessment, Polyhexanide + Poloxamer care and NPWT were used until the wound bed became suitable for closure.

The Objective

The objective was to reduce local wound burden, support wound bed preparation, promote granulation and enable safe wound closure.

The Care Pathway

The wound was debrided, cleansed with Actolind® w Solution, supported with Actolind® w Gel and managed with NPWT before closure and suturing.

Objective

This case presents a deep cavity wound management pathway using Polyhexanide + Poloxamer solution and gel together with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. The objective was to support wound bed preparation, local infection-risk management, granulation tissue development and eventual wound closure.

Case Summary

The documented case involved a 63-year-old male patient with a deep cavity wound following a period of intensive care and limited mobility. The wound presented with challenging local wound conditions, including exudate, malodor and necrotic tissue burden.

Because cavity wounds can hide deeper tissue burden and may be difficult to manage with superficial dressing alone, a structured approach was used. This included debridement, wound culture follow-up, cleansing with Polyhexanide + Poloxamer solution, gel-based wound care support and NPWT.

Wound Care Method

  • The cavity wound was clinically assessed before treatment planning.
  • Necrotic and non-viable tissue burden was addressed with debridement.
  • Wound culture was obtained to support infection-risk evaluation.
  • The wound cavity was cleansed or irrigated with Actolind® w Solution.
  • Actolind® w Gel was applied to support moist wound bed preparation.
  • NPWT was applied to support exudate control, wound contraction and granulation.
  • Wound progress and culture status were followed during the treatment period.
  • After improved wound bed condition, closure and suturing were performed.

Clinical Follow-up

During follow-up, wound bed quality, exudate level, odor, tissue condition, granulation and cavity contraction were monitored. NPWT was continued as part of the wound care plan until the cavity became suitable for surgical closure.

Outcome

According to the documented case pathway, culture negativity and improved wound bed condition were achieved during follow-up. After wound bed preparation, the cavity wound was closed and sutured.

This case page is prepared for professional education and product information purposes. Cavity wounds and pressure-related wounds require professional wound assessment, pressure control, debridement decisions, infection-risk evaluation, nutritional support, NPWT suitability assessment and continuous clinical follow-up.
Case Visual Documentation

Cavity Wound Image Areas

The clinical photographs below are presented in the date order shown in the supplied case visuals.

Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 18.02.2022 18.02.2022
Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 22.02.2022 22.02.2022
Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 26.02.2022 26.02.2022
Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 02.03.2022 02.03.2022
Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 06.03.2022 06.03.2022
Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 10.03.2022 10.03.2022
Cavity wound clinical photograph dated 15.04.2022 15.04.2022
Clinical Timeline

Documented Follow-up Steps

The timeline below summarizes the practical cavity wound care process and key clinical milestones.

Initial Visit

Deep Cavity Wound Assessment

The wound was evaluated as a deep cavity wound with exudate, malodor and necrotic tissue burden.

Debridement

Wound Bed Preparation

Necrotic and non-viable tissue burden was addressed with debridement to prepare the cavity.

Culture

Microbiological Follow-up

Wound culture was obtained and monitored to support infection-risk evaluation during follow-up.

Cleansing

Polyhexanide + Poloxamer Solution

The cavity was cleansed or irrigated with Actolind® w Solution as part of the wound care routine.

Gel Care

Moist Wound Bed Support

Actolind® w Gel was applied to support moist wound bed preparation after cleansing.

NPWT

Cavity Management

NPWT was used to support exudate management, granulation and contraction of the cavity wound.

Closure

Final Wound Closure

After improved wound bed condition and culture follow-up, wound closure and suturing were performed.

Reported Results

Outcome Highlights

NPWTNegative Pressure Wound Therapy was used to support cavity contraction and granulation.
No GrowthCulture follow-up supported infection-risk control before closure planning.
ClosureThe cavity wound was closed and sutured after wound bed preparation.

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