KCI V.A.C Manual De Instrucciones página 20

V.A.C. THErApy AppLICATIoN
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wArNING: review all V.A.C.
Information before initiating V.A.C.
1. Remove V.A.C.
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locks into place.
NoTE: If the canister is not fully engaged, the V.A.C.
2. Connect SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad tubing to canister tubing and ensure clamp on each tube is
open (fig. 19, fig. 20). Position clamps away from patient.
3. Turn on power to the V.A.C.
4. Initiate V.A.C. Therapy. Assess dressing to ensure seal integrity. The dressing should be
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collapsed. The V.A.C.
a wrinkled appearance. There should be no hissing sounds. For ActiV.A.C.
Therapy Systems use the SealCheck™ screen to verify that the rate of air leakage is below
the alarm threshold. If there is any evidence of non-integrity, check SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad and
V.A.C. Drape / 3M™ Tegaderm™ Dressing seals, tubing connections, canister insertion, and
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ensure clamps are open.
5. Secure excess tubing to prevent interference with patient mobility.
NoTE: Refer to unit specifi c user guide or manual and / or quick reference guide for
information regarding alarms.
NoTE: If a leak source is identifi ed, patch with additional V.A.C.
Dressing to ensure seal integrity.
NoTE: If the wound is over a bony prominence or in areas where weight bearing may exert
additional pressure or stress to the underlying tissues, a pressure redistribution (pressure
relief) surface or device should be used to optimize patient offl oading.
wArNING: Never leave a V.A.C.
active V.A.C.
is off for more than two hours, remove the old dressing and
irrigate the wound. Either apply a new V.A.C.
an unopened sterile package and restart V.A.C.
apply an alternative dressing such as wet to moist gauze, as
approved during times of extreme need by treating clinician.
Canister from packaging and insert into the V.A.C.
Therapy Unit and select the prescribed therapy setting.
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Simplace™ EX Dressing / V.A.C.
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Therapy for more than two hours. If therapy
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Therapy System Safety
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Therapy.
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Therapy Unit will alarm.
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Simplace™ Dressing should have
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dressing in place without
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dressing from
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Therapy Unit until it
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and InfoV.A.C.
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Drape / 3M™ Tegaderm™
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Therapy, or
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