KCI V.A.C. Therapy System Anwendungsanweisungen Seite 18

V.A.C. THErApy AppLICATIoN
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wArNING: review all V.A.C.
Information before initiating V.A.C.
1. Remove V.A.C.
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locks into place.
NoTE: If the canister is not fully engaged, the V.A.C.
2. Connect SensaT.R.A.C.™ / T.R.A.C.™ Pad tubing to canister tubing and ensure clamp on
each tube is open (fig. 16, fig. 17). Position clamps away from patient.
3. Turn on power to the V.A.C.
4. Initiate V.A.C. Therapy. Assess dressing to ensure seal integrity. The dressing should be
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collapsed. The V.A.C.
There should be no hissing sounds. For ActiV.A.C.
SealCheck™ screen to verify that the rate of air leakage is below the alarm threshold. If there
is any evidence of non-integrity, check SensaT.R.A.C.™ / T.R.A.C.™ Pad and drape seals,
tubing connections, canister insertion, and ensure clamps are open.
5. Secure excess tubing to prevent interference with patient mobility.
NoTE: Refer to unit specific user guide or manual and / or quick reference guide for
information regarding alarms.
NoTE: If a leak source is identified, patch with additional drape to ensure seal integrity.
NoTE: If the wound is over a bony prominence or in areas where weight bearing may exert
additional pressure or stress to the underlying tissues, a pressure redistribution (pressure
relief) surface or device should be used to optimize patient offloading.
wArNING: Never leave a V.A.C.
active V.A.C.
is off for more than two hours, remove the old dressing and
irrigate the wound. Either apply a new V.A.C.
an unopened sterile package and restart V.A.C.
apply an alternative dressing such as wet to moist gauze, as
approved during times of extreme need by treating clinician.
CAuTIoN: Patient's skin condition should be carefully monitored (refer to Precautions, Protect
Periwound Skin section).
fig. 16
Canister from packaging and insert into the V.A.C.
Therapy Unit and select the prescribed therapy setting.
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GranuFoam™ Heel Dressing should have a wrinkled appearance.
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Therapy for more than two hours. If therapy
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fig. 17
Therapy System Safety
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Therapy.
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Therapy Unit will alarm.
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and InfoV.A.C.
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dressing in place without
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dressing from
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Therapy Unit until it
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Therapy Systems use the
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Therapy, or