Thus, systems and methods for a debriding wound vacuum may include a
sponge for application to a wound, a flexible sheet for covering and
sealing the wound, and a bladder. The bladder may be in fluid
communication with at least a portion of the sponge. The bladder
preferably contains a debridement substance. A negative pressure device
may form part of the system and may be used to apply negative pressure
via a hollow tube to the sponge. The negative pressure device may be
adapted to apply negative pressure to the sponge via the hollow tube in
order form a seal between the flexible sheet and the wound. The systems
may also include microelectronic mechanical valves for releasing the
debridement substance from the bladder.