Management of open abdomen with NPWT

Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England

This module is a collection of e-learning lectures to support education around the serious surgical technique of open abdomen, focusing on the use of NPWT during the open phase.

What you will learn:

• Understand about open abdomen + key terms/definitions
• Explain why it is important to aim for early fascial closure
• Describe the concept of temporary abdominal closure + why NPWT is the preferred option
• Recall clinical evidence + guidance relating to using NPWT as temporary abdominal closure