Duration Of Prevena™ Therapy; Dressing Removal - Acelity PREVENA INCISION Manual De Instrucciones

Duration of Prevena™ Therapy
Therapy should be continuous for a minimum of two days up to a maximum of seven days.
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The Prevena™ 125 Therapy Unit will automatically time-out after 192 hours (eight days) of
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cumulative run time.
Patients should be instructed to contact their treating physician and not to turn therapy off
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unless:
advised by the treating physician
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bleeding develops suddenly or in large amounts during therapy
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there are signs of allergic reaction or infection
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the canister is full of fluid
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batteries need to be changed
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system alerts must be addressed
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Patient should be instructed to contact the treating physician if therapy unit turns off and
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cannot be restarted before therapy is scheduled to end, or if canister becomes full of fluid.
At end of therapy, patient should return to treating physician for dressing removal.
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Dressing Removal

NOTE: If dressing is lifted to observe wound, do not re-adhere the same dressing; a new
dressing must be applied.
WARNING: Dressings should always be removed in-line with the sutures and NEVER across
the sutures.
If a new dressing is to be applied:
1. Ensure the incision area is clean by using an alcohol swab or an antiseptic wipe.
2. Allow skin to dry completely before applying a new drape.
3. Follow the Dressing Application Instructions on page 10.
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4. The Prevena™ 125 Therapy Unit Carrying Case has an integrated
belt loop and a separate adjustable strap to allow for versatile
positioning.
CAUTION: Do not wrap carrying case strap or dressing tubing
around neck.
1. Turn Prevena™ 125 Therapy Unit off by
pressing and holding the On / Off button
for five seconds.
2. Gently stretch the drape / dressing
horizontally to release the adhesive from
the skin. Do not peel vertically.
Remove the drape / dressing in-line with
the sutures, NEVER across the sutures.
3. Clean any residual adhesive with an
alcohol swab.