Dressing Application For Non-Linear Incisions - Acelity KCI PREVENA PLUS Mode D'emploi

DRESSING APPLICATION FOR NON-LINEAR INCISIONS

CAUTION: If the dressing covers the umbilicus, the umbilicus must first be fully filled with an
anti-microbial petroleum gauze prior to dressing application.
1. Open the sterile dressing package, remove and unfold foam dressing using aseptic technique.
Do not use if package has been torn or the sterile seal has been compromised.
2. Use enclosed ruler to measure incision before cutting.
3. Cut foam dressing to the length and shape necessary to cover the incision.
CAUTION: Do not cut the foam over the wound, as fragments may fall into the wound. Away
from wound site, rub foam edges to remove any fragments or loose particles that may fall
into or be left in the wound upon dressing removal.
4. Make straight cuts at the desired angles to
ensure the foam dressing pieces and seals make
a flush/even connection with no gaps.
CAUTION: Gaps at foam junctions may
potentially cause erythema due to pinching of
the skin when negative pressure is applied.
5. Use a sealing strip to bridge where the foam
dressing pieces meet. Sealing strip should have
equal overlap on both foam dressing pieces.
NOTE: Use the PREVENA PLUS™ CUSTOMIZABLE™
Dressing to size the sealing strip as needed to fit
the width of the dressing, approximately
3 in (8 cm).
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Liner 1 must be removed from the dressing
before applying sealing strips.
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Place sealing strip on end of foam dressing
(creating a continuous seal). The strip should be
placed half on dressing and half off dressing and
overlap the adhesive seal on each side of the
dressing. This ensures a seal all around the edge
of the dressing.
NOTE: Having exposed adhesive material around
all edges of the dressing provides a greater seal
when the drape is applied.
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Remove the remaining liner from the sealing
strip. Repeat strip application on other end of
foam dressing.
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