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

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BRIDGE APPLICATION
Bridge application should be used 1) to prevent periwound maceration with wounds that are
smaller than the central disc of the pad(s) or 2) when there is a need to place the pad(s) away
from the wound site to prevent pressure on or around the wound.
CAUTION: Patient’s skin condition should be carefully monitored (refer to Precautions , Protect
Periwound Skin section).
CAUTION: In a vertical bridge placement created for moderately to highly exudating wounds,
the negative pressure at the wound site could be reduced by approximately 25 mmHg for every
foot (30.5 cm) of the bridge. Consider adjusting the negative pressure setting accordingly.
USING V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE™ DRESSING
2.5
cm
3
cm
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Cut Bridge to shape
Central
disc
Bridge area