Acelity V.A.C.ULTA Sicherheitshinweise Seite 19

3. Gently place foam into wound cavity, covering the entire wound base and sides, tunnels and
undermined areas in the following order: (Fig. 6).
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As required, use a Cover Layer to fill explored tunnels and undermined areas.
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Place the Wound Contact Layer with Holes directly into the wound bed.
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Place the selected Cover Layer(s) over the Wound Contact Layer with Holes.
NOTE: Do not use the Wound Contact Layer with Holes in tunnels or undermined areas.
NOTE: Do not force the V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice™ Dressing into any areas of the
wound.
NOTE: Do not over-pack the wound cavity. Do not place multiple pieces of foam in
tunnels to prevent foam from being left behind at subsequent dressing changes.
NOTE: If using multiple pieces of foam, ensure foam-to-foam contact between adjacent
pieces of foam for even distribution of fluid and negative pressure.
0 cm
NOTE: Always note the total number of pieces of foam used in the wound and document
on the drape, on the supplied Foam Quantity Label (attached to the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™
Pad or, if used, the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set tubing) (Fig. 7) and in the patient's
chart.
The Log tool on the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit can be used to record the number of foam
pieces used in the wound. Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for
instructions on using the Log tool.
NOTE: Retention sutures should be covered with a single layer of non-adherent wide
meshed, porous or fenestrated material placed between the sutures and the V.A.C.
Advanced Drape.
Foam Quantity Label
Date Dressing Applied
Number of foam pieces
used in the wound
V.A.C. Ruler with Foam Quantity Label
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing
Fig. 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
# of
Foam
Pieces
Peel
Fig. 8
16
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