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6.
Position small end of the V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing, cut for the bridge, over the hole in the
V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape at wound site (
Fig. 44
).
NOTE:
Ensure that foam bridge extends over the V.A.C.
®
Advanced Draped skin and does
not come into contact with intact skin outside of the drape.
7.
Position the large end of the V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing, cut for the bridge, on the drape
applied over the intact skin (refer to step 4 above) where the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad will
be placed (
Fig. 44
).
NOTE:
The large end of the bridge should always be placed higher than the wound.
8.
Cover the bridge using V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape (
Fig. 45
,
Fig. 46
). Apply V.A.C.
®
Advanced
Drape as described in the
V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape Application
section.
9.
Pinch V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape and carefully cut an approximately
2.5 cm
hole through the
V.A.C.
®
Advanced Drape (not a slit) (
Fig. 47
). The hole should be made on the large end of
the created bridge. It is not necessary to cut into the foam. The hole should be large enough
to allow for instillation and removal of fluid.
NOTE:
Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
10.
Apply V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad (
Fig. 48
) as described in the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad
Application section.
CAUTION:
Ensure V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad is placed
outside
of the bandages, garments
or off-loading devices (
Fig. 48
).
11.
Connect V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit and apply therapy as
described in the
Initiate V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy
section.
NOTE:
When using the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set follow the steps above and
create a secondary bridge for applying the second pad.
