KCI V.A.C.VIA Manuel D'instructions page 9

Keep V.A.C.® Therapy On: Never leave a V.A.C.® Dressing in place without active V.A.C.® Therapy for more
than two hours. If therapy is off for more than two hours, remove the old dressing and irrigate the wound.
Either apply a new V.A.C.® Dressing from an unopened sterile package and restart V.A.C.® Therapy, or apply
an alternative dressing at the direction of the treating physician.
Acrylic Adhesive: The V.A.C.® Advanced Drape has an acrylic adhesive coating, which may present a
risk of an adverse reaction in patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to acrylic adhesives. If a patient
has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to such adhesives, do not use the V.A.C.® Therapy System. If any
signs of allergic reaction or hypersensitivity develop, such as redness, swelling, rash, urticaria or significant
pruritus, discontinue use and consult a physician immediately. If bronchospasm or more serious signs of
allergic reaction appear, seek immediate medical assistance.
Defibrillation: Remove the V.A.C.® Dressing if defibrillation is required in the area of dressing placement.
Failure to remove the dressing may inhibit transmission of electrical energy and / or patient resuscitation.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - V.A.C.® Therapy Unit: The V.A.C.® Therapy Unit is MR unsafe. Do
not take the V.A.C.® Therapy Unit into the MR environment.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - V.A.C.® Dressings: V.A.C.® Dressings can typically remain on the
patient with minimal risk in an MR environment, assuming that use of the V.A.C.® Therapy System is not
interrupted for more than two hours (refer to Keep V.A.C.® Therapy On section).
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO): Do not take the V.A.C.® Therapy Unit into a hyperbaric oxygen
chamber. The V.A.C.® Therapy Unit is not designed for this environment and should be considered a fire
hazard. After disconnecting the V.A.C.® Therapy Unit, either (i) replace the V.A.C.® Dressing with another
HBO compatible material during the hyperbaric treatment or (ii) cover the unclamped end of the V.A.C.®
Tubing with dry gauze. For HBO therapy, the V.A.C.® Tubing must not be clamped. Never leave a V.A.C.®
Dressing in place without active V.A.C.® Therapy for more than two hours (refer to Keep V.A.C.® Therapy
On section).
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