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Wound Observation Between Dressing Changes
If you wish to observe the wound between dressing changes, simply cut the foam into two
pieces prior to placing in the wound and place three strips of drape horizontally across the
top of the foam dressing. To observe the wound, simply remove the middle strip, which
should be placed directly over the break between the two pieces of foam, separate the foam
and observe the wound. After inspection, realign the two pieces of foam, always ensure they
are touching each other, and reseal with an additional strip of drape.
Adjunct Dressing Recommendations:
1. All adjunct dressings utilized with V.A.C. ® Therapy must be meshed or pie-crusted
to allow for even distribution of negative pressure and effective exudate removal.
2. Silver-impregnated dressings can be used in conjunction with the V.A.C. ®
Vers-foam and V.A.C. ® GranuFoam ® . V.A.C. ® Vers-foam is pre-moistened with
sterile water; therefore, no special considerations should be required to ensure bene
fits of the silver ion dressing. Special considerations should still be taken to evenly fen
estrate across a potentially occlusive silver dressing. This will allow for proper exudate
removal and even distribution of negative pressure.
3. Small areas of the wound can be covered with absorptive dressings. The majority of
the wound surface must be in contact with the V.A.C. ® foam dressing. The exudate
may pool, forming a viscous or gel-like consistency and block negative pressure
distribution to the underlying tissues. Maceration or other tissue damage may occur.
4. In the presence of sutures or staples: Superficial or retention sutures should be
covered with a single layer of non-adherent prior to foam placement. This protects
the suture from becoming lodged into the open-cell foam during the delivery of
negative pressure.
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