V.A.C.
ATS Operations and Maintenance Manual
10
Disposal of used V.A.C.
®
ATS dressings and canisters
After patient use, all disposable parts of the system should be treated as contaminated.
These include:
•
All tubing and related connectors and clamps
•
Canister
•
V.A.C.
®
ATS dressing and drape.
Hand and eye protection should be used when handling any body fluids or waste.
Properly dispose of all disposable parts according to institutional procedures and
local, state and federal laws and regulations. Use universal precautions.
DISPOSAL OF V.A.C. ATS DRESSINGS AND CANISTERS
