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4.
Protect fragile / friable periwound skin with additional V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape, 3M™
Tegaderm™ Dressing, or other similar medical grade transparent film, skin protectant or
hydrocolloid.
NOTE:
Depending on region, 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film may be provided in the
dressing package.
5. Application of the 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film (if used):
a.
Skin should be clean and dry prior to application of 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier
Film.
b.
Use supplied wipe to apply a uniform coating of film over entire area of concern
(
Fig. 1
).
c.
If an area is missed, reapply to that area only after first application of 3M™ Cavilon™
No Sting Barrier Film has dried (approximately 30 seconds).
d.
If 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film is applied to area with skin folds or other skin-
to-skin contact, make sure that skin-contact areas are separated to allow the film to
thoroughly dry before returning to normal position.
•
Allow 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film to thoroughly dry before covering
with dressings.
•
Reapplication of 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film is necessary each time
dressings are changed; the barrier film is removed by the V.A.C.
®
Advanced
Drape adhesive.
e.
If desired, the film can be removed by using most medical adhesive removers as
directed. Clean and dry the involved area and reapply 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier
Film.
6.
Ensure adequate hemostasis has been achieved (refer to
Warnings
, Bleeding section,
Hemostasis, Anticoagulants and Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors).
7.
Protect sensitive structures, vessels and organs (refer to
Warnings
, Bleeding section, Protect
Vessels and Organs).
8.
Sharp edges or bone fragments must be eliminated from wound area or covered (refer to
Warnings
, Bleeding section, Sharp Edges).
Fig. 1
