Smith & Nephew Publishes Meta-Analysis Suggesting PICO's Wound Therapy Reduces Surgical Site Infections
Executive Summary
Smith & Nephew's meta-analysis of 16 peer-reviewed publications shows prophylactic application of the company's PICO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System reduces surgical site infections by 58% and wound rupturing along the surgical incision by 26%, while cutting the average hospital stay by a half day.