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10.1) Dressing and Canister Application (continued)
When using on a venous or other leg ulcer:
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Edema control must continue during wound treatment.
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Consider lower pressures when applied over fragile skin.
When applying the dressing over toes:
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A thin layer of petroleum jelly or other oil based ointment should
be applied to nails.
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Additionally, antifungal medication and a small amount of soft
dressing material may be applied between each toe.
When used on the foot, aggressive measures should be taken to protect
the foot and divert unnecessary pressure.
If the dressing is applied over a new graft or bioengineered tissue:
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It is recommended that a non-adherent open weave or fenestrated
silicone contact layer be applied atop the wound between the graft
and the NPWT dressing.
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Heavy petrolatum or similar products cannot be used as negative
pressure will not have an impact on the wound surface.
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Additional care should be used during dressing change to prevent
dislodging graft.
