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smith&nephew RENASYS GO Quick Reference Manual

smith&nephew RENASYS GO Quick Reference Manual

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Quick reference guide
1. Installing the canister
- Remove paper tape around the canister tubing to release tubing
to the full length.
- Open both of the orange clips.
- Align the canister so that the Volume marks are facing forward.
- Push the canister gently over the inlet port of the device.
- Engage both orange clips (clips will click when they are properly
engaged).
2. Start up of device
Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds until start up message appears.
3. Select vacuum setting
Use Up and Down to adjust.
5. Check dressing for a good seal
Look for "raisin-like" appearance.
Listen for a "hissing" sound,
indicating a leak.
Feel the dressing, which should
be hard to the touch.
Possible site of leak
Where drain exits film
Wrinkle or crease
Skin fold or crevice
4. Start therapy
Press Select to start therapy.
Intervention
Pinch paste around drain. (if
applicable)
Secure area where tube exits with
blue tape.
Seal film edges with blue tape or
film dressing.
If hole found in transparent film
patch with adhesive transparent
film.

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Summary of Contents for smith&nephew RENASYS GO

  • Page 1 Quick reference guide 1. Installing the canister - Remove paper tape around the canister tubing to release tubing to the full length. - Open both of the orange clips. - Align the canister so that the Volume marks are facing forward. - Push the canister gently over the inlet port of the device.
  • Page 2 Dressing the wound – RENASYS™-F/P Dressing Application: Utilizing Basic Technique: Use clean or sterile techniques for application depending on institutional protocol. Step 3 Cut the foam dressing to fit the size and shape of the wound Step 4 Cover foam with transparent and place into wound cavity.
  • Page 3 Utilizing Bridging Technique: Bridging Away from Wound and Dressing Small Wounds This technique allows the Port and tubing to be redirected to a non-weight Step B6 Cover both the wound and foam bridge with transparent bearing area. This technique film. Film should extend 2in. (5.1 should also be used on cm) beyond wound margin to wounds that are smaller...
  • Page 4 Dressing the wound – RENASYS™-G Gauze Dressing Cleanse wound bed and pat dry For channel drain, wrap layer of Create a seal by pinching the per protocol. gauze around drain. ostomy paste. NOTE: If placing channel drain directly into a sinus tract, no gauze is necessary on the portion of the drain in the tract.
  • Page 5 Foam wound dressings should be changed every 48 hours during therapy. Canister selection The RENASYS™ GO device can be used with the 300ml/cc RENASYS GO Canister or the RENASYS GO Large Canister (750ml). The canister should be changed at least once a week or when full. Canisters may have to be changed regularly within single-patient treatment episodes if exudate levels are high.

  • Page 6: Battery Indication

    Symbols Power Button Turns the device on and off. Battery Indication Shows the status of battery life. Flashes when the battery life reaches levels that require user intervention. Up Selector Allows the pressure setting to be increased and scroll through menu options.

  • Page 7: Alarm Messages

    Alarm Messages The Battery has up to 3 hours therapy time remaining. The battery has up to 1 hour therapy time remaining. The battery has only 2 minutes of therapy time remaining. After 2 minutes in the extremely low state the device will power off.
  • Page 8 Questions? Call the 24/7 NPWT Clinical Support Hotline at 1-866-998-NPWT (6798). Wound Management Smith & Nephew, Inc. Customer Care Center www.smith-nephew.com 1-800-876-1261 www.myrenasys.com 970 Lake Carillon Drive T 727-392-1261 www.globalwoundacademy.com Suite 110 F 727-392-6914 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 ©2010 Smith & Nephew, Inc., All rights reserved. ™Trademark of Smith &...