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A comparative sNPWT study of 10,000+ C-sectio...
A comparative sNPWT study of 10,000+ C-sectio....
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \n \n\n A comparative sNPWT study of 10,000+ C-sections shows PICO™ sNPWT reduces complications and cuts healthcare costs by $728,000 per 1,000 patients\n\nSmith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces findings from a newly published comparative study of single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) devices in Caesarean section (C-section) recovery has identified significant benefits for postpartum use of Smith+Nephew’s leading PICO sNPWT technology. Analyzing real-world data from over 10,000 C-section patients treated at different pressure levels, the study published in WOUNDS (April 2025) reveals that PICO sNPWT contributes to a significant reduction in surgical site complications (SSCs), including a reduction in the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs), wound dehiscence and seroma, and overall costs, compared to another sNPWT device (P≤0.05).1 New survey: The real-life burden of C-section complicationsA complementary survey of new mothers who have undergone C-sections highlighted the impact of SSCs on both mother and baby:2 Mothers with complications reported requiring hospital readmissionsAre 5 times more likely to describe their recovery as traumaticOver half (55%) reported feeling depressed than those that reported no complicationsAre 5.4 times more likely to be unable to breastfeedTwo in three mothers (66.3%) reported that their overall c-section recovery impacted their ability to bond with their baby Dr. Tia Welsh, M.D. Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Valley Medical Group and co-author of the study added, “Postpartum is already a very vulnerable period for mothers, even without complications. SSCs add physical pain, prolonged recoveries, emotional distress, and disrupt critical early bonding with newborns. These interruptions carry emotional and practical burdens, increasing the risks of postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma – costs that can’t be captured in dollars alone.” Real-world data shows the clinical and economic benefits of using PICO sNPWT in patients undergoing C-section procedures The study used real-world evidence from the Premier PINC AI™ Healthcare Database to analyze outcomes from a geographically diverse mix of community hospitals, teaching hospitals and healthcare systems across the US. Notable findings include significant reductions...