Dressing Application For Intersecting Incisions - Acelity PREVENA INCISION Manual De Uso

DRESSING APPLICATION FOR INTERSECTING INCISIONS

CAUTION: If the dressing covers the umbilicus, the umbilicus must first be fully filled with an
anti-microbial petroleum gauze prior to dressing application.
1. Open the sterile dressing package, remove and unfold foam
dressing using aseptic technique. Do not use if package has been
torn or the sterile seal has been compromised.
2. Use enclosed ruler to measure incision before cutting.
3. Cut dressing as needed to fit incision.
CAUTION: Do not cut the foam over the wound, as fragments
may fall into the wound. Away from wound site, rub foam edges
to remove any fragments or loose particles that may fall into or
be left in the wound upon dressing removal.
4. Ensure the foam dressings and seals meet with no gaps.
CAUTION: Gaps at foam junctions may potentially cause
erythema due to pinching of the skin when negative pressure
is applied.
CAUTION: Do not overlap foam dressing pieces on top of each
other.
5. Use sealing strips at the ends of the foam dressing to create a
continuous seal. Sealing strip should have equal overlap on both
foam dressing pieces.
NOTE: Use the PREVENA™ CUSTOMIZABLE™ Dressing to size
the sealing strip as needed to fit the width of the dressing,
approximately 3 in (8 cm).
Liner 1 must be removed from the dressing before applying
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sealing strips.
6. With sealing strips applied, position the foam dressing until the
adhesive seal and white fabric are facing down.
NOTE: It is acceptable if sealing strips cover the incision line.
7.
Place the foam dressing over the incision/surgical closure. Ensure
the adhesive seal and white fabric are facing down.
8. After foam dressing placement is completed, ensure all liners are
removed before continuing with the drape application (see the
Drape Application section).
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