Table Of Contents - KCI V.A.C.Via Instructions For Use Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Important Information for Users ................................................................................................................................ 4
V.A.C.® Therapy Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Indications for Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Contraindications ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Considerations for Transitioning V.A.C.® Therapy Into Home Care ......................................................................................... 12
V.A.C.Via™ Therapy System Application Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 13
Therapy Unit Components ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
V.A.C.Via™ Therapy System Dressing Components ........................................................................................................................ 13
Wound Preparation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Spiral Dressing Application ............................................................................................................................. 16
V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Spiral Dressing Application for
Incision Management ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Incision Site Preparation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Drain Tubes and Pain Management Control Devices .................................................................................................................... 17
Incision Site Dressing Application.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
V.A.C.® Advanced Drape Application ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
SensaT.R.A.C.® Pad Application ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
V.A.C.Via™ Canister Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Beginning Therapy............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Unit Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Duration of Therapy ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Therapy Life Indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Dressing Removal ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Canister Removal and Replacement ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Leaks ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Correcting a Leak Condition .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Alarms .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Battery Charging ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Important Information to Discuss with Patients ............................................................................................................................... 28
Daily Use..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Device Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Explanation of Symbols Used ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
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