Wound Preparation - KCI V.A.C.VIA Manuel D'instructions

WOUND PREPARATION

WARNING: Review all V.A.C.® Safety Information before beginning wound preparation.
1. Remove and discard previous dressing per institution protocol. Thoroughly inspect wound to
ensure all pieces of dressing components have been removed. Refer to Warnings, Foam Removal
section.
NOTE: If dressing adheres to wound, consider introducing sterile water or normal saline into the dressing,
waiting 15-30 minutes, then gently removing the dressing from the wound. Consider placing a non-
adherent material prior to application of subsequent V.A.C.VIA™ Dressings.
If patient complains of or exhibits signs of discomfort during the dressing change, consider use of a
non-adherent material prior to subsequent foam dressing placement, pre-medication, or introduction of
a topical anesthetic agent into the dressing as prescribed by physician 15 - 20 minutes prior to dressing
removal. Refer to V.A.C.® Therapy Clinical Guidelines for specific recommendations.
2. Ensure debridement of all necrotic, non-viable tissue, including bone, eschar, or hardened slough, as
prescribed by physician.
3. Perform thorough wound and periwound area cleaning per physician order or institution protocol
prior to each dressing application.
4. Protect fragile / friable periwound skin with additional V.A.C.® Advanced Drape or other similar
medical grade transparent film, skin protectant or hydrocolloid. Do not allow foam to overlap onto
intact skin.
NOTE: Depending on region, 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film may be provided in the dressing
package.
Application of the 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film (if used):
Additional product information for the 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film may be obtained by calling
3M™ at 1-888-3M HELPS (1-888-364-3577) or by referring to the 3M™ website at www.3m.com for the
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film, product ID, 70200763921. 3M™ is located at 3M™ Center, St. Paul, MN
55144-1000.
a. Skin should be clean and dry prior to application of 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film.
Use supplied wipe to apply a uniform coating of film over the desired area (Fig. 1).
b.
c. If an area is missed, reapply to that area only after first application of 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting
Barrier Film has dried (approximately 30 seconds).
Fig. 1
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