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Q: Can the ACTIV.A.C. TM Therapy System be used during diagnostic
procedures?
A: Use the chart below to determine whether V.A.C.
®
Therapy can continue
during specific procedures.
If you need:
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Your doctor or nurse must remove
the therapy unit. The dressing can remain in place.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) - Your doctor or nurse must remove
the therapy unit and dressing.
Your doctor or nurse should review the safety information sheet for important
information about these diagnostic procedures. This document is kept in the
pocket on the therapy unit carrying case.
WARNING: If the therapy unit will be off for more than two hours,
call your doctor or nurse right away. Without power to the therapy
unit, your dressing will need to be replaced.
If the area needing imaging is under the foam dressing, there
is a possibility of shadow casting. The V.A.C.
®
GRANUFOAM™
Bridge Dressing contains additional synthetic materials which
may pose a risk during HBO Therapy. Other V.A.C.
®
Dressings are
compatible with all imaging modalities. The decision whether or
not to keep the V.A.C.
®
Dressing in place should be made by the
radiologist, radiology technician and / or your doctor or nurse.
Diagnostic
Procedures
Therapy Unit
Compatible
Therapy Unit
NOT Compatible
Dressing
Compatible
Dressing
NOT Compatible
MRI X X
HBO X X
X-Ray X X
Cat Scan (CT) X X
Dye Tests X X
Fluoroscopy X X
Ultrasound X X