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1. Apply V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing and V.A.C.
in the previous sections.
2. Carefully cut a 3 cm hole in the V.A.C.
VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad Application section to allow for foam-to-foam contact and fluid flow
(Fig. 26).
3. Apply additional V.A.C.
(Fig. 27, Fig. 28). Ensure that the draped area will be larger than the foam bridge.
4. Carefully tear the V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing into two separate halves
(Fig. 29, Fig. 30).
5. Cut an appropriately sized piece of V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing (A) for a bridge from
one of the two halves created in step 4 above (Fig. 34).
CAUTION: Bridging foam length should be as short as possible to ensure efficient fluid flow.
6. Cut a 5 cm long piece of V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing (B) from the other half of V.A.C.
VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing created in step 4 above to create an additional T.R.A.C.™ Pad
landing area foam (Fig. 34).
7. Trim the top (half-moon) sections of the bridging foam and T.R.A.C.™ Pad landing area foam
to create two flat pieces of foam (Fig. 32, Fig. 33).
NOTE: Do not place the bridging foam over skin in the half-moon configuration as it may
result in excess pressure over intact skin in a weight-bearing area.
8. Position one end of the bridging foam (A) over the hole in the V.A.C.
wound site (Fig.34).
9. Position the other end of the bridging foam (A) on the drape applied over the intact skin
(refer to step 3 above) where the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad will be placed (Fig. 34).
NOTE: The large end of the bridge should always be placed higher than the wound.
10. Position the T.R.A.C.™ Pad landing area foam (B) created in steps 6 and 7 adjacent to the
bridging foam where the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad will be placed. (Fig.34).
11. Cover the bridging foam (A) and the T.R.A.C.™ Pad landing area foam (B) using additional
V.A.C. Advanced Drape (Fig. 35). Apply V.A.C.
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V.A.C. Advanced Drape Application section.
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12. Pinch V.A.C.
Advanced Drape centered between the bridging foam (A) and the T.R.A.C.™
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Pad landing area foam (B) and carefully cut an approximately 2.5 cm hole through the
V.A.C. Advanced Drape (not a slit) (Fig. 36). It is not necessary to cut into the foam. The
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hole should be large enough to allow for instillation and removal of fluid.
NOTE: Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
13. Apply V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad (Fig. 37) as described in the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad
Application section.
14. Connect V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit and apply therapy as
described in the Initiate V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy section.
NOTE: When using the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set follow the steps above and
create a secondary bridge for applying the second pad.
Advanced Drape (not a slit) as described in the V.A.C.
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Advanced Drape over intact skin where the bridge will be applied
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Advanced Drape to wound as described
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Advanced Drape as described in the
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