Dressing Changes; Wound Preparation - Acelity V.A.C.ULTA Mode D'emploi

All V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System dressings and accessories are packaged sterile and are latex-free.
With the exception of the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette, all disposable components are for single
use only. The V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette is for single patient use only. Re-use of disposable
components may result in wound contamination, infection, and / or failure of the wound
to heal. To help ensure safe and effective use, all components should only be used with the
V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit.
The decision to use clean versus sterile / aseptic technique is dependent upon wound
pathophysiology, physician / clinician preference and institutional protocol. Use appropriate
institutional protocols to avoid inadvertent contamination of exposed components.

DRESSING CHANGES

Wounds being treated with the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System should be monitored on a regular
basis. In a monitored, non-infected wound, V.A.C.
Dressings should be changed every 48 to 72 hours, but no less than three times per week, with
frequency adjusted by the clinician as appropriate. Infected wounds must be monitored often
and very closely. For these wounds, dressings may need to be changed more frequently with
the dressing change intervals based upon a continuing evaluation of wound condition and the
patient's clinical presentation, rather than a fixed schedule.
Refer to the V.A.C. Therapy Clinical Guidelines which are available at www.kci1.com or contact
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your local KCI representative for a printed copy.

WOUND PREPARATION

WARNING: Review all V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System Safety
Information included with the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit before
beginning Wound Preparation.
NOTE: If a V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad or V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C Duo™ Tube Set is currently in place
on the dressing, consider using the Dressing Soak tool of the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit to hydrate
the dressing with sterile water, normal saline or an approved topical solution. This hydration is
intended to facilitate removal of the dressing while potentially reducing patient discomfort during
dressing change. Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for instructions on using
the Dressing Soak tool.
1. Remove and discard previous dressing per institution protocol. Thoroughly inspect wound
to ensure all pieces of dressing components have been removed.
NOTE: If the dressing being removed is a V.A.C.
Dressing, ensure removal of all pieces of foam. The Log tool on the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy
Unit can be used to review the number of foam pieces used in the wound if previously
entered. Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for instructions on using the
Log tool. Refer to Warnings regarding Foam Removal in the Safety Information section.
2. Ensure debridement of all necrotic, non-viable tissue, including bone, eschar, or hardened
slough, as prescribed by treating physician.
3. Perform thorough wound and periwound area cleaning per physician order or institution
protocol prior to each dressing application.
Dressings and V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy
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Dressing or a V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy
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