V.a.c. Verat.r.a.c. Duo™ Tube Set Application; Instill Pad Application - Acelity V.A.C.ULTA Mode D'emploi

V.A.C. VERAT.R.A.C. DUO™ TUBE SET APPLICATION
The V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C Duo™ Tube Set consists of two pads, the Instill Pad for fluid instillation
and the SensaT.R.A.C™ Pad for fluid and exudate removal (Fig. 15). Consider using the V.A.C.
VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set for larger sized wounds requiring a flushing technique (fluid input
and removal occur through locations that are separated) (Fig. 16).
NOTE: Do not cut off the pad or insert the tubing into the foam dressing. This may occlude the
tubing and cause the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit to alarm.
Instill Pad
Fluid Flush
Fluid In
in Wound
SensaT.R.A.C.™
Pad Fluid Out
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INSTILL PAD APPLICATION

1. Choose Instill Pad application site. Give particular consideration to fluid flow and tubing
positioning to allow for optimal flow, and avoid placement over bony prominences or within
creases in the tissue.
NOTE: Whenever possible, the Instill Pad should always be placed higher than the
SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad (Fig. 15).
NOTE: To prevent periwound maceration with wounds that are smaller than the central disc
of the pad, it is very important that the central disc not overhang the edge of the foam and
that the periwound area is properly protected. Refer to the Wound Preparation section
for periwound area protection instructions. Refer to the Bridge Application with V.A.C.
VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing System section in these application instructions and the
V.A.C. Therapy Clinical Guidelines for additional dressing application techniques.
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2. Pinch V.A.C. Advanced Drape and carefully cut an approximately 2.5 cm hole through the
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V.A.C. Advanced Drape (not a slit) (Fig. 17). The hole should be large enough to allow for
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the input of fluid. It is not necessary to cut into the foam.
NOTE: Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad
Instill
Pad
Fig. 15 Fig. 16
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2.5
cm
Fig. 17
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