Dressing Application Instructions - Acelity PREVENA INCISION Manual De Uso

DRESSING APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Illustrations in the steps below show PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ Dressing - 20cm)
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. 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.
2. Gently peel back the center strip on the back of the dressing
exposing the pull tabs and adhesive.
3. 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.
4. Remove the remaining bottom adhesive covers by grasping the
bottom tabs and gently pulling.
5. Firmly press around the dressing to ensure a good seal where the
adhesive contacts the skin.
6. Remove top stabilization layers.
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