KCI V.A.C. SIMPLACE DRESSING Anwendungsanweisungen Seite 10

AddITIoNAL prECAuTIoNS for V.A.C. GrANufoAm SILVEr
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drESSING
Topical Solutions or Agents: When using the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Dressing, do not use
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topical solutions or agents that may have adverse interactions with silver. For example, saline
solutions may compromise the effectiveness of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver ® Dressing.
protective Layer: For maximum effectiveness, the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Dressing should
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be applied directly to the wound surface to enhance optimal contact of the tissue with the foam
/ silver interface. However, as with all V.A.C. Foam Dressings, the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
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Dressing should not be placed in direct contact with exposed blood vessels, anastomotic sites,
organs or nerves (refer to section on protect Vessels and organs). Intervening non-adherent
layers may be placed between the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing and the wound surface;
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however, these products may compromise the effectiveness of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
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Dressing in the area covered by the non-adherent layer.
Electrodes or Conductive Gel: Do not allow the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Dressing to come
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in contact with EKG or other electrodes or conductive gels during electronic monitoring or when
taking electronic measurements.
diagnostic Imaging: The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Dressing contains metallic silver that may
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impair visualization with certain imaging modalities.
dressing Components: The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Dressing contains elemental silver (10%)
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as a sustained release formulation. Application of products containing silver may cause temporary
tissue discoloration.
In addition to these general warnings and precautions for V.A.C. Therapy, additional
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warnings and precautions apply to certain V.A.C. specialty dressings and V.A.C. Therapy
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units. please refer to the specific product instructions for use and labeling prior to
application.
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