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V.A.C. ®
Vers-foam
V.A.C. ®
GranuFoam ®
6. Cut and apply a strip of V.A.C. ® Vers-foam directly over the widemeshed
non-adherent dressing on the mouth of the fistula. The
foam should extend 1 - 2 cm beyond the mouth of the fistula.
7. Cut and gently place V.A.C. ® GranuFoam ® dressing into the
remaining wound. Ensure the V.A.C. ® GranuFoam ® is in direct
contact with the V.A.C. ® Vers-foam. The V.A.C. ® GranuFoam ® can
also be placed directly over the V.A.C. ® Vers-foam.
8. Apply the drape over the entire abdominal dressing.
T.R.A.C. Pad ®
9. Apply the tubing or T.R.A.C. Pad ® directly over the area that
houses the fistula.
V.A.C. ® Drape
10. Initiate pressure at 150 – 175 mmHg.
11. Use continuous therapy throughout treatment.
Application Directions: Acute Enteric Fistula (Simple)
1. Cover the mouth of the fistula with several layers of petroleumbased
gauze.
2. Aggressively irrigate and clean the abdominal wound as directed
by the physician.
mouth of
fistula
drape
T.R.A.C.
Pad ®
3. Remove the layers of petroleum-based gauze from the mouth of
the fistula.
4. Cut and gently place V.A.C. ® GranuFoam ® dressing into the
wound. Apply drape.
5. Apply the tubing or T.R.A.C. Pad ® directly over the area that
houses the fistula.
V.A.C. ®
GranuFoam ®
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