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3. Gently place foam into wound cavity, ensuring contact with all wound surfaces (V�A�C� VeraFlo™
Dressing - Large shown) (Fig. 5)� Do not force the foam into any areas of the wound�
NOTE: Ensure foam-to-foam contact between adjacent pieces of foam for even distribution of fluid and
negative pressure. Do not allow foam to overlap onto intact skin.
Fig. 6
0 cm
Fig. 7
4. Record the total number of pieces of foam used in the wound and document on the supplied Foam
Quantity Label (attached to the V�A�C� VeraT�R�A�C�™ Pad tubing or, if used, the V�A�C� VeraT�R�A�C� Duo™
Tube Set tubing) (Fig. 6) and in the patient's chart� The Foam Quantity Label can be peeled off the
supplied V�A�C�® Ruler (Fig. 7) and should be placed in an area that can be seen by the next treating
clinician�
The Log tool on the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit can be used to record the number of foam pieces used in the
wound. Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for instructions on using the Log tool.
Foam Quantity Label
Date Dressing Applied
Number of foam pieces
used in the wound
V.A.C.® Ruler with Foam Quantity Label
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
19
V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
# of
Foam
Pieces
Peel
16