Dressing Changes - Medela Invia White Foam Mode D'emploi

Dressing changes

– Dressings should be changed every 48–72 hours.
– In the event of heavy drainage, drainage with sediment or infected wounds, more frequent
dressing changes may be needed
– Check dressings regularly and monitor the wound to check for signs of infection. If there are
any signs of systemic infection or advancing infection at the wound site, contact the treating
physician immediately.
Safety related tip
The total use of the Invia White Foam should not exceed 30 days.
Dressing Removal
a. Turn the pump off.
b. Close the clamp on the dressing tubing.
c. Close the clamp on the pump tubing.
d. Disconnect pump tubing from dressing tubing by pressing on the sides
of the Quick-connector.
e. Remove the transparent film from the skin by gently pulling parallel with the skin.
f. Remove the foam from the wound.
WARNING
Ensure the same number of foam pieces that were placed in the wound has been
removed.
If dressing adheres to wound, apply normal saline into the dressing and wait for
15 – 30 minutes before gently removing the foam.
If the patient experiences discomfort during the dressing change, consider premedica-
tion, the use of non-adherent wound contact layer before foam placement, or managing
the discomfort as prescribed by the treating physician.
g. Dispose of the dressing in accordance with local guidelines.
h. Prepare the wound for the next dressing as described under "Wound preparation".
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