Acelity Prevena Incision Management System, Инструкции по применению

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4. Close battery door.
5. Return therapy unit to carrying case.
6. Turn therapy unit on to resume therapy (press and hold On / Off
button for two seconds).
Instructions For Patient
Review the following information with the patient prior to discharge. This information is
summarized in the Prevena™ Therapy System Patient Guide which must be provided to the
patient at discharge.
Daily Use
The Prevena™ Therapy is portable and small enough that it may be worn beneath clothing
during normal patient activities as approved by the treating physician.
CAUTION: Advise patient to NOT SUBMERGE therapy unit or dressing in liquid and to ensure
therapy unit is not pulled into a tub or sink where it may become submerged.
CAUTION: The Prevena™ 125 Therapy Unit is a medical device not a toy. Keep away from
children, pets and pests as they can damage the dressing and therapy unit and affect
performance. Keep therapy unit free of dust and lint.
Sleeping
Instruct patient to:
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place the therapy unit in a position where tubing will not become kinked or pinched.
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ensure therapy unit will not be pulled off a table or fall to the floor during sleep.
Showering and Bathing
Advise patient of the following recommendations:
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Light showering is permissible, bathing is not.
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While showering, the device and dressing should be protected
from prolonged direct spray and / or being submerged.
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Hanging the therapy unit from a soap / shampoo holder or
shower head may be acceptable if protected from prolonged
direct spray.
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Dressing may be exposed to common shower soaps and rinsed
with indirect shower stream. Do not submerge dressing. Do not
remove dressing.
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When towel drying, avoid disturbing or damaging dressing.
Strenuous Activity
Advise patient as to when and at what level physical activities may be resumed. It is
recommended that patients avoid strenuous activity while using the Prevena™ Therapy System.