V.a.c.® Granufoam™ Spiral Dressing Application - KCI V.A.C.VIA Manuel D'instructions

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ SPIRAL DRESSING APPLICATION
Refer to V.A.C.® Therapy Clinical Guidelines for detailed instructions for treating different wound types and
for multiple wound applications.
Fig. 2
1. Assess wound dimensions and pathology, including the presence of undermining or tunnels (Fig.
2). Use V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Dressing with explored tunnels. Do not place any foam dressing into
blind / unexplored tunnels. V.A.C.® Dressings may be used for wounds with shallow undermining or
tunnel areas where the distal aspect is visible.
NOTE: If adjunct materials are utilized under the V.A.C.® Dressing, they must be meshed or fenestrated to
allow for effective delivery of negative pressure and exudate removal.
2. Carefully tear the V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Spiral Dressing along the perforation to a size that will allow
the foam to be placed gently into the wound without overlaping intact skin (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Do not cut or tear the foam over the wound, as fragments may fall into the wound (Fig. 4).
Away from wound site, rub foam edges to remove any fragments or loose particles that may fall into or
be left in the wound.
3. Gently place foam into wound cavity, ensuring contact with all wound surfaces (Fig. 5). Do not
force the V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Spiral Dressing into any areas of the wound.
NOTE: Ensure foam-to-foam contact between adjacent pieces of foam for even distribution of negative
pressure.
NOTE: Always note the total number of pieces of foam used in the wound and document on the
supplied foam quantity label (attached to the SENSAT.R.A.C.™ pad tubing) and in the patient' s chart.
NOTE: Superficial or retention sutures should be covered with a single layer of non-adherent material
placed between the sutures and the V.A.C.® Advanced Drape.
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