KCI V.A.C.Via v.a.c.therapy Negative Pressure Wound Therapy..., Instructions For Use Manual

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SensaT.R.A.C. ® PAD APPlICATION
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Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
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NOTE:
Do not cut off the pad or insert the tubing into the foam dressing. This may occlude the tubing
and cause the V.A.C.
®
Therapy Unit to alarm.
1. Choose pad application site. Give particular consideration to fluid flow and tubing positioning to allow
for optimal flow, and avoid placement over bony prominences or within creases in the tissue.
2. Pinch V.A.C. ® Advanced Drape and carefully cut an
approximately 2.5 cm hole
through the V.A.C. ®
Advanced Drape ( Fig. 10 ). The hole should be large enough to allow for removal of fluid and/or
exudate. It is not necessary to cut into the foam.
NOTE:
Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
3. Apply pad, which has a central disc and a surrounding outer adhesive skirt.
A. Remove both backing layers 1 and 2 to expose adhesive (Fig. 11).
B. Place pad opening in central disc directly over hole in V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape (Fig. 12).
C. Apply gentle pressure on the central disc and outer skirt to ensure complete adhesion of the pad.
D. Pull back on blue tab to remove pad stabilization layer (Fig. 13).
E. If canister is on therapy unit connect dressing tubing to canister. If canister is not on therapy unit,
see V.A.C.Via ™ Canister Installation section of these instructions.
NOTE: To prevent periwound maceration and skin irritation with wounds that are smaller than the
central disc of the pad, it is very important to frame the wound with drape to protect intact skin from
direct foam contact and that the central disc lay on top of a piece of foam
at least 6.35 cm in
diameter
. It may be necessary to augment the V.A.C. ® Dressing with the larger end of the V.A.C. ®
Spiral GranuFoam ™ Dressing. For additional dressing application techniques, refer to the V.A.C. ®
Therapy Clinical Guidelines available at www.kci1.com, www.kci-medical.com, vactherapy.com or
contact your local KCI representative for a printed copy.
3M
™
CAVIlON
™
NO STING bARRIER fIlM
(information provided by 3M ™ Company)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
3M ™ Cavilon ™ No Sting barrier Film (Barrier Film) is a polymeric solution which forms a uniform film when
applied to the skin. The product is dispersed in a unique non-cytotoxic, non-stinging solvent, which dries
rapidly. Barrier Film helps to protect intact or damaged skin from irritation caused by urine and/or fecal
incontinence, digestive juices, wound drainage, adhesives, and friction. The film is colorless, transparent,
and possesses good oxygen and moisture vapor permeability.
INTENDED USE:
3M
™
Cavilon
™
No Sting Barrier Film is a liquid intended for use as a film- forming product, that upon
application to intact or damaged skin forms a long lasting waterproof barrier, which acts as a protective
interface between the skin and bodily waste, fluids, adhesive products and friction. It is intended as a
primary barrier against irritation from body fluids. The product may be used on adults, children, and infants
over one month of age.
INGREDIENTS:
Hexamethyldisiloxane, isooctane, acrylate terpolymer, polyphenylmethylsiloxane.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Barrier Film is NOT to be used:
1. As the only covering in situations that require dressing protection from bacterial contamination/
penetration, e.g. intravenous therapy catheter sites and full or partial thickness wounds.
2. On infected areas of the skin.
WARNING:
Barrier Film, in liquid form, is flammable; use in well ventilated area. Avoid using around
flames and sources of ignition. Keep out of reach of children.