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

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4. Connect interface pad tubing to canister by aligning and plugging connector at end of tubing onto
tubing ports on side of canister (Fig. 15). Push together firmly. Ensure clamp on tube is open. Position
clamp away from patient.
Fig. 15
bEGINNING THERAPY
WARNING:
Review all V.A.C.
®
Therapy System Safety Information, located in the front of these
instructions, before initiating therapy.
1. Ensure the the V.A.C.Via
™ Dressing has been applied as described in the Dressing Application section
of these instructions.
2. To begin therapy, press and hold center of the On/Off button for three seconds (Fig. 16). The
V.A.C.Via
™
Therapy Unit, while in operation, is virtually silent. All seven Therapy Life Indicators will
illuminate with a green LED, indicating therapy is running.
NOTE:
On initial start up the green LED above the 125 mmHg selector button (default setting) or
below the 75 mmHg selector button will flash until selected pressure is reached. When pressure is
reached, LED will stop flashing and remain solid.
Fig. 16
NOTE: To interrupt therapy or turn unit off, press and hold center of the On/Off button for three
seconds.
Once therapy is on for one continuous hour, the 7-day lifespan begins and continues
even if unit is turned off
.
3. Select therapy pressure of 75 mmHg or 125 mmHg (press and hold center for three seconds).
• The green LED next to the button will indicate the selected pressure.
• If a pressure setting is not selected, therapy unit will default to 125 mmHg.
4. Select Continuous or Dynamic Pressure Control ™ (DPC) Therapy:
• Continuous therapy ( ) maintains the selected therapy at a constant pressure.
• Dynamic Pressure Control
™ therapy ( ) cycles the selected therapy as follows:
• 75 mmHg - Pressure will cycle between 25 mmHg and 75 mmHg every 3 minutes.
• 125 mmHg - Pressure will cycle between 25 mmHg and 125 mmHg every 3 minutes.
5. Assess dressing to ensure seal integrity. The dressing should be collapsed and should have a wrinkled
appearance. There should be no hissing sounds.
6. If there is any evidence of non-integrity, check interface pad and the V.A.C.Via ™ Dressing seals, tubing
connectors, and canister connection, and ensure clamp is open.
7. If there is any evidence of a leak, refer to the
LEAKS
section of these instructions.
8. Secure excess tubing to prevent interference with patient mobility (Fig 18).
NOTE: If the wound is over a bony prominence or in areas where weight bearing may exert