Prevena™ Peel & Place™ Dressing Application - KCI PREVENA PLUS DUO Manual Del Usuario

PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ DRESSING APPLICATION
CAUTION: If the dressing covers the umbilicus, the umbilicus must first be fully filled with an
anti-microbial petroleum gauze prior to dressing application.
WARNING: DO NOT use with V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy (Instillation) provided by the
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit. Instillation into the incision site may result in pooling of fluid which
may result in maceration.
1. Measure each incision.
2. Select the PREVENA PLUS DUO™ Incision Management System Kit based on the incision length.
Choose from:
A. Two PEEL & PLACE™ Dressings - 13 cm
B. Two PEEL & PLACE™ Dressings - 20 cm
C. One PEEL & PLACE™ Dressing - 13 cm and one PEEL & PLACE™ Dressing - 20 cm
For each of the selected incision sites, follow the steps below.
3. Open the sterile dressing package and remove dressing and patch strips using aseptic technique.
Do not use if package has been torn or the sterile seal has been compromised.
PREVENA PLUS™ 150 ml Canister - a sterile reservoir for collection of
wound fluids
PREVENA PLUS™ 125 Therapy Unit - delivers negative pressure to the
surgical area. The unit is battery and electrically powered. The non-
sterile PREVENA PLUS™ 125 Therapy Unit Carrying Case is provided
to facilitate patient mobility.
4. Gently peel back the center strip on the back of the dressing
exposing the pull tabs and adhesive.
5. Center and apply the dressing over the closed wound or incision
ensuring that the adhesive will not contact or cover the surgical
closure. Orient the dressing on the patient to eliminate sharp bends
or kinks in the tubing.
6. Remove the remaining bottom adhesive covers by grasping the
bottom tabs and gently pulling.
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