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magnetic resonance Imaging (mrI) - V.A.C.
unsafe. Do not take the V.A.C.
magnetic resonance Imaging (mrI) - V.A.C.
on the patient with minimal risk in an MR environment, assuming that use of the V.A.C.
System is not interrupted for more than two hours (refer to Keep V.A.C.
The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
environment with the following conditions of use:
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Static magnetic field of 3 Tesla or less
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Spatial gradient field of 720 Gauss / cm or less
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Maximum whole-body-averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of 3 W / kg for 15
minutes of scanning
Non-clinical testing under these same conditions produced a temperature rise of <0.4°C. MR
image quality may be compromised if the area of interest is in the same area or relatively close to
the position of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Hyperbaric oxygen Therapy (HBo): Do not take the V.A.C.
oxygen chamber. The V.A.C.
considered a fire hazard. After disconnecting the V.A.C.
V.A.C. Dressing with another HBO compatible material during the hyperbaric treatment or (ii)
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cover the unclamped end of the V.A.C.
V.A.C. Dressing (including tubing) with a moist towel throughout the treatment in the chamber.
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For HBO therapy, the V.A.C.
without active V.A.C.
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section).
NoTE: The V.A.C. GranuFoam™ Bridge Dressing contains additional synthetic materials which
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may pose a risk during HBO Therapy.
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Standard precautions: To reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens, apply
standard precautions for infection control with all patients, per institutional protocol, regardless
of their diagnosis or presumed infection status. In addition to gloves, use gown and goggles if
exposure to body fluids is likely.
Continuous versus Intermittent V.A.C.
Therapy is recommended over unstable structures, such as an unstable chest wall or non-intact
fascia, in order to help minimize movement and stabilize the wound bed. Continuous therapy is
also generally recommended for patients at increased risk of bleeding, highly exudating wounds,
fresh flaps and grafts and wounds with acute enteric fistulae.
patient Size and weight: The size and weight of the patient should be considered when
prescribing V.A.C. Therapy. Infants, children, certain small adults and elderly patients should be
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closely monitored for fluid loss and dehydration. Also, patients with highly exudating wounds
or large wounds in relation to the patient size and weight should be closely monitored, as these
patients have a risk of excessive fluid loss and dehydration. When monitoring fluid output,
consider the volume of fluid in both the tubing and canister.
Therapy Unit into the MR environment.
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Dressing has been shown to pose no known hazards in an MR
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Therapy Unit is not designed for this environment and should be
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Tubing with moist cotton gauze and completely cover the
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Tubing must not be clamped. Never leave a V.A.C.
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Therapy for more than two hours (refer to Keep V.A.C.
Therapy: Continuous rather than intermittent V.A.C.
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Therapy unit: The V.A.C.
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dressings: V.A.C.
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Dressing.
Therapy Unit into a hyperbaric
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Therapy Unit, either (i) replace the
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Therapy Unit is mr
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Dressings can typically remain
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Therapy on section).
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Dressing in place
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Therapy on
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