Cardinal Health PRO Patient User Manual page 2

About Your Cardinal Health™ PRO/PRO to GO
Your doctor has chosen the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO/PRO to GO to remove fluid from your wound by using
carefully controlled suction. It is important, however, for you to carefully watch the wound and the PRO/PRO to GO to
make sure that it is working properly. Below is some important information and questions that you should ask your
healthcare professional.
Things you need to know about your PRO/PRO to GO
• Do not allow the PRO/PRO to GO to get wet. Clamp the tubing and disconnect from the canister if you take a bath
or shower.
• Keep the PRO/PRO to GO plugged in whenever possible to keep the battery fully charged. Always take the
A.C. Power Adapter with you when you leave home.
• Keep the PRO/PRO to GO upright to avoid a false Canister Full Alert.
• Keep the PRO/PRO to GO turned on at all times unless there is bleeding from the wound or instructed by your
healthcare professional.
• Do not change the Pressure Settings on the PRO/PRO to GO unless you are told to do so by your
healthcare professional.
Things to ask your healthcare professional
• How to tell if there is a problem with your PRO/PRO to GO or dressing.
• What to do if you have a problem or a leak with your dressing.
• What to do if you notice bleeding from the wound.
• What to do if you must take your dressing off.
• What activities you can do while using the PRO/PRO to GO.
• Who to call if you need help.
• How to take care of your PRO/PRO to GO.
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