Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Some wounds need extra support to heal. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, also called NPWT, uses a small pump and a sealed dressing to gently remove fluid from a wound.
Lumia Care nurses can provide NPWT as part of wound care at home. We monitor your wound, support your comfort and work with your treating team to help your recovery.
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What is Negative Pressure Wound Therapy?
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy is a treatment for some complex or slow-healing wounds.
It uses gentle suction to:
remove extra wound fluid
reduce swelling
support blood flow
help healthy tissue grow
protect the wound while it heals
Your doctor or treating team will decide if NPWT is suitable for you.
How Does Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Work?
The process typically involves:
Applying a specialised NPWT dressing that is carefully fitted over the wound and sealed with an adhesive film
Connecting the dressing to a portable pump using flexible tubing
Creating gentle negative pressure, which continuously draws excess fluid away from the wound
Collecting the fluid in a canister, helping keep the wound clean throughout treatment
Maintaining a stable healing environment between NPWT dressing changes while protecting the wound from external contaminants
NPWT may help by:
✔ supporting wound healing
✔ reducing extra fluid around the wound
✔ lowering the risk of infection
✔ reducing the number of dressing changes
✔ improving comfort during treatment
Our Wound Care Services
Our nurses provide wound care that is planned around your needs. This may include:
Wound photos and measurements
We use photos and measurements to track how your wound is healing.
Personalised Care Plan
We follow a wound care plan based on your needs and your treating team’s advice.
Blood flow check
A Doppler assessment may be used to check blood flow near the wound.
Wound review and referrals
We can work with specialist doctors and wound care experts if extra support is needed.
How to Get Started
Getting the right care is easy with our streamlined referral pathway:
Send us your referral form
Email your completed referral form to Lumia Care.
Book an appointment
Our team will contact you to arrange an initial appointment.
Begin your wound care service
Your nurse will start your care and explain what to expect.
Is Wound Therapy Right for You?
You may need extra wound care support if you have a wound that:
✔ is slow to heal
✔ has been present for several months
✔ has extra fluid or odour
✔ is causing pain, discomfort or worry
✔ is affecting daily life
NPWT is not right for every wound. Your doctor or treating team will confirm whether it is suitable for you.
How to Prepare for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy At Home
Before your nurse arrives, having a few things ready can help the appointment run more smoothly. You may be asked to prepare:
✔ Your referral, treatment plan or hospital discharge information
✔ A current list of medications, allergies and recent health changes
✔ Any NPWT supplies, canisters, dressings or equipment provided by your hospital or supplier
✔ A clean, well-lit space where the nurse can assess the wound and change the dressing
✔ Notes about any pain, bleeding, odour, drainage, skin changes or pump alarms since the previous visit
✔ Contact details for your treating doctor, wound specialist or hospital team
It can also help to make sure the pump is charged where required, keep pets away from the treatment area and wear clothing that allows easy access to the wound.
More Ways We Can Support Your Recovery at Home
Wound care needs can change as healing progresses. You may need one type of clinical support at the beginning of recovery and a different service later, depending on your condition and treating team’s recommendations.
Lumia Care’s Hospital in the Home services include general wound care, IV medication administration and PICC care and management. Our nurses work closely with your treating team to help keep each stage of care connected and responsive to your changing needs. Enquire now to discuss your needs and learn more about our services.
Arrange Home-Based NPWT with Lumia Care
A wound that takes longer to heal can affect far more than the skin. It can disrupt sleep, limit movement and make everyday routines feel harder than they should. Negative pressure wound therapy offers a structured way to manage major wounds while keeping treatment focused, consistent and easier to follow.
Have questions about at-home NPWT? Speak with the Lumia Care team to learn what to expect and how to get started.
Take the First Step Towards Wound Healing
Our experienced nurses are here to support safe, coordinated wound care at home.
Contact Lumia Care to ask about wound care support or to discuss a referral.
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