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wArNINGS
Bleeding: With or without using V.A.C.
complications. The following types of patients are at increased risk of bleeding, which, if
uncontrolled, could be potentially fatal:
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Patients who have weakened or friable blood vessels or organs in or around the wound
as a result of, but not limited to:
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Suturing of the blood vessel (native anastamoses or grafts) / organ
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Infection
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Trauma
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Radiation
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Patients without adequate wound hemostasis
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Patients who have been administered anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors
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Patients who do not have adequate tissue coverage over vascular structures
If V.A.C. Therapy is prescribed for patients who have an increased risk of
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bleeding complications, they should be treated and monitored in a care setting
deemed appropriate by the treating physician.
If active bleeding develops suddenly or in large amounts during V.A.C.
or if frank (bright red) blood is seen in the tubing or in the canister, immediately
stop V.A.C.
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and seek immediate medical assistance. The V.A.C.
should not be used to prevent, minimize or stop vascular bleeding.
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protect Vessels and organs: All exposed or superficial vessels and organs in or around
the wound must be completely covered and protected prior to the administration of
V.A.C. Therapy.
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Always ensure that V.A.C.
organs. Use of a thick layer of natural tissue should provide the most effective protection.
If a thick layer of natural tissue is not available or is not surgically possible, multiple layers
of fine-meshed, non-adherent material or bio-engineered tissue may be considered as an
alternative, if deemed by the treating physician to provide a complete protective barrier.
If using non-adherent materials, ensure they are secured in a manner that will maintain
their protective position throughout therapy.
Consideration should also be given to the negative pressure setting and therapy mode
used when initiating therapy.
Caution should be taken when treating large wounds that may contain hidden vessels
which may not be readily apparent. The patient should be closely monitored for bleeding
in a care setting deemed appropriate by the treating physician.
Therapy, certain patients are at high risk of bleeding
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Therapy, leave dressing in place, take measures to stop the bleeding
Foam Dressings do not come in direct contact with vessels or
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Therapy units and dressings
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Therapy,
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