Dressing Application For Incision Management - Medela Invia Gauze Instrucciones De Uso

Step 3 – Cut hole in the film
Step 4 – Attach the suction pad (FitPad)
Step 5 – Connect the dressing tubing to the pump tubing
Make sure both parts of the Quick-connector are aligned correctly as shown in the picture below.
Push the Quick-connector together until you hear a click.
Step 6 – Turn on the pump
Turn on the pump and select the prescribed therapy setting.
Check that the seal is secure around Transparent Film and suction pad.
Finished dressing should be firm to the touch. If there is concern of the tube creating pressure on the wound margins, utilize
bridging technique.

Dressing application for incision management

Incision site preparation
– Clean the application site per physician's orders.
– Pat the application site dry with sterile gauze.
– Protect the periwound skin from exposure to moisture and adhesive.
While the concomitant use of surgical drains is allowable with the Invia therapy
system, the system must not be used as an outlet or reservoir to the drain.
Surgical drains must be routed under the skin beyond the boundary of the dressing and function independently of
the Invia NPWT system.
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Select an appropriate location over the dressed wound bed for the suction pad (FitPad) to be
applied and pinch the Transparent Film over the area lifting slightly.
Cut a small hole in the pinched area (approx. 1cm diameter).
Peel off the backing of the suction pad.
Center the suction pad over the previously cut hole in the dressed wound and apply by pres-
sing firmly for adherence.
Pay attention to tubing positioning to allow for optimal flow: avoid placement over bony pro-
minences.