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

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DURATION OF PREVENA™ THERAPY
Therapy should be continuous for a minimum of two days up to a maximum of seven
days.
The PREVENA™ 125 Therapy Unit will automatically time-out after 192 hours (eight days)
of cumulative run time.
Patients should be instructed to contact their treating physician and not to turn therapy
off unless:
advised by the treating physician
º
bleeding develops suddenly or in large amounts during therapy
º
there are signs of allergic reaction or infection
º
the canister is full of fluid
º
batteries need to be changed
º
system alerts must be addressed
º
Patient should be instructed to contact the treating physician if therapy unit turns off
and 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.

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.
1.
Turn the therapy unit off by pressing and holding the On/Off button.
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.
Follow the Dressing Application Instructions.
3.
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.
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.
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