Cardinal Health NPWT PRO Patient User Manual page 3

About Your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
Your doctor has chosen the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO device to remove fluid from your wound by using
carefully controlled suction. It is important, however, for you to carefully watch the wound and the Cardinal Health™ NPWT
PRO family device to make sure that the device is working properly. Below is some important information and questions
that you should ask your Healthcare Professional.
Things you need to know about your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device
• Do not allow the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device to get wet. Clamp the tube and disconnect from the
canister if you take a bath or shower.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device plugged in whenever possible to keep the battery fully charged.
Always take the power cord with you when you leave home.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device upright to avoid a false canister full alarm.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device turned on at all times unless there is bleeding from the wound
or instructed by your Healthcare Professional.
• Do not change the settings on the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device 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 Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device 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 Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device.
• Who to call if you need help.
• How to take care of your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device.