Important Information To Discuss With Patients; Daily Use; Showering And Bathing; Device Disposal - KCI V.A.C.VIA Manuel D'instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO DISCUSS WITH PATIENTS

Review the V.A.C.VIA™ Therapy Safety Information, including Considerations for Transitioning V.A.C. ®
Therapy into Homecare section of this guide with your patient at time of initial placement.
The following information must be reviewed with the patient prior to patient discharge with the
V.A.C.VIA™ Therapy System. This information is summarized in the V.A.C.VIA™ Negative Pressure
Wound Therapy System Quick Reference Guide which must be provided to the patient at discharge.
Instruct patient that If unable to correct an alarm condition, they should contact their treating physician
or healthcare provider immediately. In case of an emergency the patient should be instructed to contact
local emergency medical assistance.

DAILY USE

The V.A.C.VIA™ Therapy Unit is portable and small enough that it may be worn beneath clothing during
normal patient activities as approved by the treating physician.
Sleeping:
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Position the therapy unit so that tubing will not become kinked or pinched.
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Ensure therapy unit will not be pulled off a table or fall to the floor during sleep.

Showering and Bathing:

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Do not use the V.A.C.VIA™ Therapy Unit while bathing / showering or where it can fall or be pulled into
a tub, shower or sink.
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Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit immediately if plugged into an
electrical source. Disconnect unit from dressing and contact treating physician or caregiver.
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The clear drape is waterproof; patient may wash or shower with dressing in place and the tube
clamped and disconnected from the therapy unit.
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When towel drying, avoid disturbing or damaging the dressing.
Cleaning:
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The V.A.C.VIA™ Therapy Unit and carrying case can be wiped as necessary with a damp cloth using a
mild household cleaner.

DEVICE DISPOSAL

At the end of therapy, follow local institutional protocols for infection control and waste disposal
procedures for dressings and canisters. Local protocols for the disposal of the V.A.C.VIA™ Therapy Unit and
power supply should be based on the applicable federal, state and / or local government environmental
regulations for recycling electronic devices. For additional information from KCI refer to the Contact
Information at the back of this guide.
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