V.A.C.® Therapy Patient Information Booklet
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1. o V A C Therapy Patient Information Booklet Brought to you by KCI an Acelity company KCI An Acelity Company Your Personal V A C Therapy Guide Your treating medical professional has determined you require V A C Therapy to help promote the healing of your wound This booklet will provide you with helpful information on how V A C Therapy works the operation of your V A C Therapy unit understanding your dressings and tips on how to ensure you achieve the best possible outcomes with V A C Therapy Please keep this booklet where you can easily find it As with any medical device it is important you discuss this information or any questions you might have about your therapy with your treating medical professional If however you have any product related questions about V A C Therapy after reading this booklet please call KCI Medical Ireland on 24 hour Freephone number 1800 33 33 77 or KCI Medical UK on 24 hour Freephone number 0800 980 8880 If you have immediate medical concerns please call your treating medical professional This VA C Therapy Patient Information Booklet is provided by KCI as a summary for certain information related to your use of the V A C Therapy System This booklet has been delivered to you by your treating medical professional It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to product use operation and placement Please consult your treating medical professional regardin2. An Acelity Company DSL 15 0307 UK E Rev 7 15 Acelity
3. Treating medical professional information Name Contact Number 10 Delivery and Collection Delivery of equipment and supplies In co operation with KCI your treating medical professional will arrange for the delivery of the V A C Therapy equipment required for you following discharge A User Manual is provided inside the case Your equipment and supplies will be delivered to your home You will be required to sign a delivery form Before signing the delivery form it is very important that you make sure the equipment or supplies listed on the delivery receipt matches what was delivered to your home If the delivery is incorrect or in poor condition please alert KCI immediately on KCI Ireland on Freephone 1800 33 33 77 or KCI UK on Freephone 0800 980 8880 so the situation can be corrected Handling delivery problems e Damaged Equipment Supplies Notify KCI of any damaged equipment or supplies and arrangements will be made for a service call e Late Delivery If your delivery does not arrive on time call KCI Customer Care on Freephone KCI Ireland on Freephone 1800 33 33 77 or KCI UK on Freephone 0800 980 8880 The delivery source will be contacted during local working hours to find out when your equipment or supplies will be delivered Return of equipment and supplies Please call KCI Customer Care to arrange for the return of your V A C Unit KCI Customer Care will issue you with a unique discontinuation number
4. Keep all emergency telephone numbers by your phone Do not use extension cords with this product Do not place the V A C Therapy Unit on a hot surface Make sure cords are not in places where people can easily trip over them Be careful not to spill liquids on the unit as it is an electrical device and is not waterproot Designate a single plug socket for the V A C Therapy Unit 12 V A C Therapy Patient Safety Information Infection control Your treating medical professional will decide the appropriate V A C Therapy treatment for you should your wound be infected Please follow the instructions as given by your treating medical professional concerning infection control If you think your wound is infected or if you have any of the following symptoms call your treating medical professional right away e You have a fever Your wound is sore red or swollen Your skin itches or you have a rash The area in or around the wound feels very warm You have pus or a bad smell is coming trom the wound Allergic reactions V A C Therapy dressings drape and canisters are germ and latex free Use these only once and throw them away In a very small number of cases some patients experience an allergic reaction to the drape on their skin If you have any of the following signs contact your treating medical professional for advice and or a wound review e Redness e Swelling e Rash or hives e Severe itching If you have d
5. ade up of 4 main components 1 A Therapy unit with a canister to hold fluid Fig 1 2 A SensaT R A C pad with tubing to connect the unit and the foam Fig 2 3 Foam Dressings Fig 3 4 V A C Drape Fig 4 Therapy Unit amp Canister _ The therapy unit is the brain of the integrated V A C Therapy system It manages measures and records the negative pressure and alarms if there is a problem Sensal R A C Pad on Excess fluid and potentially infectious materials are removed from the Pd wound through the SensaT R A C Pad and into the canister Fig 2 Foam Dressings The V A C foam dressings are an essential part of the therapy system They work at a physical and biological level in combination with the negative pressure to promote wound healing Your treating medical F professional will choose between V A C GranuFoam V A C Fig 3 WhiteFoam or V A C GranuFoam Silver Dressings as appropriate V A C Drape S OSs The V A C Drape is an adhesive layer spread across the foam a ar dressing ensuring a closed moist wound healing environment Fig 4 How does V A C Therapy work The V A C Therapy foam dressing is placed in or onto the wound The foam will be one or a combination of the foams described on page 4 The choice of foam will be made by your treating medical professional and will depend on the type size or location of your wound and the wound he
6. aling objectives required The foam and a few centimetres of the surrounding skin will be covered with a clear drape A hole will be cut in the centre of the drape and your SensaT R A C Pad will be placed on top of it The other end of the tubing will be connected to the canister which is attached to the therapy unit When the integrated V A C Therapy System Is in place and the unit is turned on the foam dressing collapses At this time you might feel a slight pulling sensation The V A C Therapy System pulls potentially infectious materials and other fluids from your wound through the tube and collects them inside the canister Delivering negative pressure to your wound through the SensaT R A C Pad and V A C Therapy dressings helps draw wound edges together remove potentially infectious materials and other fluids from your wound Depending on where you receive V A C Therapy this unit will be either a V A C ATS InfoV A C or V A C UIta Therapy Unit only in the hospital the V A C Freedom Therapy Unit in the hospital or at home the V A C Via or the ActiV A C Therapy Unit in the hospital or at home The V A C Therapy Clinical Guidelines recommend that V A C Therapy stays on 24 hours a day so it can continuously deliver its benefits to your wound healing process However please follow direct advice from your treating medical professional You should check frequently e Is the Syste
7. and will arrange for the V A C Unit to be collected The V A C Unit has been delivered to you in a carry case Please do not discard the case The case is needed to return the V A C Therapy Unit safely to KCI when therapy is discontinued Your responsibilities e Notifying KCI of any changes in the agreed delivery schedule e Notifying KCI and or your treating medical professional if the equipment is no longer in use or if you have been admitted to a hospital or nursing home V A C Therapy Patient Safety Information Notify your treating medical professional immediately if You notice a significant change in the colour or consistency of the fluid in your canister For example if you see clear drainage turn cloudy or bright red You see excessive bleeding under the drape in the tubing or in the canister You observe increased redness or odour from the wound You experience increased pain The V A C Therapy System is left off for more than two hours You change your medication Important Read and follow all instructions and safety information Do not change the settings on the V A C Therapy unit or change remove your dressing without your treating medical professional being present Do not attempt to service or repair this equipment If you have any concerns with the V A C Therapy system please call KCI Customer Care on KCI Ireland on Freephone 1800 33 33 77 or KCI UK on Freephone 0800 980 8880 Home safety
8. clinical outcomes while helping to reduce the overall costs of care all backed by a worldwide network of service and clinical support KCI play an active role in the wound healing process whether this is within a hospital setting or within the patients home We are dedicated to constant innovation in order to improve the quality of our products so that our patients can receive the most effective treatments Support for Patients 24 hours per Day 365 Days per Year KCI is committed to ensuring patients have access to a member of our Customer Care Team and our Clinical Support Specialists 24 hours per day 7 days a week 365 days per year for any technical and product related queries For all product related and technical support please do not hesitate to contact KCI Ireland Freephone on 1800 33 33 77 or KCI UK Freephone on 0800 980 8880 at any time If it is after normal business hours please leave your name and telephone number where you can be reached with the person taking the message Your call will be returned by a Technical or Clinical Support team member on call as quickly as possible For any medical questions please contact your treating medical professional directly What is V A C Therapy V A C is short for Vacuum Assisted Closure V A C Therapy uses a vacuum or negative pressure and specialised dressings to help facilitate wound healing V A C Therapy is delivered by an integrated therapy system m
9. g specific questions and important information related to VA C Therapy System indications contraindications warnings precautions and operation Table of Contents Tg Company Monna ON sere erin o EEEN ERE AE EEN RRES 3 2e WARE A Gall T e E nO aa ee 4 3 How does V A C Therapy Work cccccccccccessseeceeceesseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeenneeees 5 4 Frequently Asked QueSTIONS cccccccccccceee ee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceesaseeeeeeeeasaeeeeeees 6 7 Da VAC Therapy at a oe eae ee nO ee ne AESA E 8 O Alarni NOn VO Mat cctcseccer tease E E EEEE EEES 9 T NOAM WG EEE EEN E AE EEE EE E 10 8 Delivery amp Return of V A C Therapy UNITS s nneeesssssininnieereerrrrrrrrenees 11 9 VA C Therapy Patient Safety Information 0 0 0 cccccccceeeccceeecceeee eee eeeeeeeees 12 13 10 Information for Family Members amp Carers cccccccceeeeeeeccceeeeeeeeeseeeeneeeeees 14 Company Information Who is KCI KCI Medical is one of Europe s leading medical technology companies first established in Europe over 20 years ago At KCI we are dedicated to helping medical professionals optimise the outcome for their patients improving the quality of care for both patients and treating medical professionals KCI therapies products and support are making a difference across all care settings in many countries around the world We design manufacture market and service a wide spectrum of innovative products that aim to improve
10. here is a leak You may hear a whistling sound indicating air is entering into the drape Often the leak is around the tubing In this scenario leaks in the drape would be repaired using a new piece of drape This would usually be undertaken by the treating medical professional Battery is low dead Recharge dead battery by plugging the system into the wall outlet Therapy is not activated Therapy can be re activated by pressing Power to turn unit off then press again to turn unit on Daily Tips It is recommended that you remain on V A C Therapy 24 hours a day unless otherwise directed by your treating medical professional V A C Therapy Clinical Guidelines recommend that you should not be disconnected for more than 2 hours a day The clear drape is waterproof and you may wash or shower with dressings in place if You are disconnected from the therapy unit The tubing is clamped You take care not to soak the dressing The therapy unit is an electrical system and should not become wet If dressings become soiled gently clean with mild soap and water If the THERAPY ON OFF button is accidentally turned off push the same button to turn the unit back on The system will return to all the right settings and therapy will continue Contact KCI Customer Care on KCI Ireland on Freephone 1800 33 33 77 or KCI UK on Freephone 0800 980 8880 if the alarm will not turn off and you have been unable to solve the problem
11. ifficulty breathing seek immediate medical advice Family Member Information As a family member how can you help As a family member or friend of someone receiving V A C Therapy you can support this therapy by reminding the patient of the importance of using V A C Therapy as prescribed by the treating medical professional Remember your support and encouragement can make the difference in a speedy recovery 14 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM KCI Medical Ltd KCI Medical Ltd 2050 Orchard Avenue 11 Nimrod Way Citywest Business Campus East Dorset Trade Park County Dublin Ferndown Industrial estate Ireland Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SH 24 hour Customer Care Freephone 1800 33 33 77 24 hour Customer Care Tel 353 0 1 421 3900 Freephone 0800 980 8880 Fax 353 0 1 421 3901 www kci medical co uk www kci medical ie This V A C Therapy Patient Information Booklet is provided by KCI as a summary for certain information related to your use of the V A C Therapy System It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to product use operation and place ment Please consult your treating medical professional regarding specific questions and important information related to V A C Therapy System indications contraindications warnings precautions and operation ek l 2014 KCI Licensing Inc All rights reserved All trademarks designated herein are 5 proprietary to KCI Licensing Inc its affiliates and or licensors
12. m on e Does it say Therapy on e Are all the clamps open e Has the dressing collapsed down Frequently Asked Questions Q A gt O gt O How long will be receiving V A C Therapy That depends on the type and severity of your wound and your body s ability to heal wounds Your treating medical professional is responsible for all clinical decision making regarding your V A C Therapy How does V A C Therapy feel Many patients report a mild pulling sensation that tends not to be noticeable after about 15 minutes As the wound heals it may become tender or itchy this is normally a good sign but if discomfort persists please contact your treating medical professional How many hours a day must keep the system on It is usually recommended you remain on V A C Therapy 24 hours a day however your treating medical professional will advise on the treatment plan for your wound If the system must be off for more than two hours at a time you must consult your treating medical professional How often does the dressing need to be changed The V A C Dressing should be changed once every 48 72 hours but no less than three times a week For infected wounds dressings may need to be changed more often Your treating medical professional doctor or nurse will work with you to establish the best dressing change schedule for you Will the dressing change hurt Some wound types may cause patient to experience s
13. ome discomfort and your treating medical professional can advise you on pain relief Frequently Asked Questions rO FD How will the dressing look when the system is operating The dressing may shrink down or wrinkle slightly as the system operates Is V A C Therapy safe Yes V A C Therapy has been used on more than 9 million wounds around the world The V A C Therapy System has been designed with safety as a priority The interaction of all V A C Therapy components ensures controlled consistent and safe therapy Can move around One clear goal of V A C Therapy is to keep you as mobile as possible Yet this depends on the location of the wound and the treatment your treating medical professional has prescribed Ask your treating medical professional about your personal situation What happens if the system alarms The visual alarm describes the nature of the problem and most alarms are easily solved This is something your treating medical professional can explain and there is more information about alarms in this booklet V A C Therapy at Home V A C Therapy Systems are available for use in both the hospital and the home setting Your treating medical professional will determine if it is appropriate for you to be discharged from the hospital on a V A C Therapy System Active with V A C The ActiV A C V A C Via and the V A C Freedom Therapy Units allow you to be mobile carrying out y
14. our daily activities in accordance with medical advice while continuing your wound therapy Patient transter from home to hospital Please call your treating medical professional or KCI Customer Service if you are admitted to a hospital whilst on V A C Therapy If you are discontinuing your therapy at home prior to transferring into a hospital or inpatient facility please call KCI Ireland on Freephone 1800 33 33 77 or KCI UK on Freephone 0800 980 8880 to arrange for the pick up of your V A C Therapy system used at home You should contact your treating medical professional to arrange a visit to ensure the unit has been properly removed and all precautions have been taken to ensure a sate transfer to the hospital Alarm Information What happens if the V A C Therapy unit alarms The integrated V A C Therapy System has both audible and visual alarms that describe the nature of the problem Most alarms are easily solved This is something your treating medical professional can explain in more detail before use so you are comfortable with this safety system For your safety the system will alarm if any of the following occurs System will alarm if Action Canister is full This alarm will sound if the canister is full or if the tubing is kinked or blocked In this situation the full canister will be removed and replaced with a new canister This would usually be undertaken by the treating medical professional T
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