Acelity V.A.C. Ulta, Safety Information And Application Instructions

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V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE™ DRESSING APPLICATION
Refer to V.A.C. ® Therapy Clinical Guidelines for detailed instructions for treating different wound
types and for multiple wound applications.
1. Assess wound dimensions and pathology, including the presence of undermining or tunnels
(
Fig 2
). The V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice™ Contact Layer (with holes) is not recommended
for use with tunnels or undermining. Do not place any foam dressing into blind / unexplored
tunnels.
NOTE:
A non-adherent material can be used prior to foam dressing placement in order to
facilitate future dressing removal. If adjunct materials are utilized under the V.A.C. VeraFlo
Cleanse Choice™ Dressing, they must be compatible with solution to be instilled and
meshed, porous or fenestrated to allow for effective fluid and exudate removal. Document
on the drape, on the supplied Foam Quantity Label (attached to the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™
Pad or, if used, the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set tubing) (
Fig. 7 ) and in the patient’s
chart to ensure removal with subsequent dressing changes.
2. Select the layers (Wound Contact and Cover Layer) of V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice™
Dressing to be used in the wound (
Fig. 3 ). The choice of Cover Layer(s) (Thick and / or Thin)
depends on wound depth. Size the dressing layers as needed to allow gentle placement into
the wound without firm packing of the foam, or overlapping onto intact skin (
Fig. 4
).
CAUTION: Do not cut or tear the foam over the wound, as fragments may fall into the
wound ( Fig. 5 ). Away from wound site, rub foam edges to remove any fragments or loose
particles that may fall into or be left in the wound upon dressing removal.
Fig. 2
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
Fig. 6
Fig. 4
8mm
16mm