InfoV.A.C.® Quick Reference Poster
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1. H D E x sa Ja a Ea F Data Door Connection Ports B Touch Screen User Interface G V A C WhiteFoam Dressing C Power Cord Connection H V A C GranuFoam Dressing D Canister Release Button V A C Drape E IntoV A C Canister J SensaT R A C Pad A Power On Off Button SD memory card and USB flash drive not included TROUBLESHOOTING ALERTS AND ALARMS Alarms Detect conditions that require immediate clinician attention to ensure the prescribed therapy is being delivered Alarms will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone Press 2 tor more information on how to resolve Alerts and Alarms to silence the audible tone for two minutes If alarm condition cannot be resolved after attempting these resolutions contact KCI at 1 800 275 4524 and consult treating physician on use of alternative dressing if therapy Is off for 2 hours or more Type Condition Resolution CANISTER FOCS Unit detects that the 1 Determine fluid level of canister THERAPY canister is full and 2 If canister is not full press Reset INTERRUPTED should be replaced 3 If canister is full change canister and ALARM press Reset 4 Restart therapy by pressing Exit then On Off button CANISTER NOT Unit detects that the 1 Remove the canister ENGAGED canister is not fully 2 Inspect the canister and InfoV A C unit ALARM seated and properly for foreign objects or debris interfering latched with canister and2. anual for complete detailed instructions For medical emergencies consult treating physician or call emergency services Carefully read and follow the KCI V A C Therapy Clinical Guidelines and all literature and labeling accompanying product Contact KCI if you have questions before initiating therapy oor www InfoVACTherapy com 1 800 275 4524 e by f IMPORTANT As with any prescription medical device failure to consult a physician and carefully read and follow all therapy unit and dressing instructions and safety information prior to each use e 1 OVa may lead to improper product performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury Do not adjust therapy unit settings or perform therapy applications without direction from and or KCI Healing by dean D supervision by a healthcare professional Detailed instructions and safety information are provided with the therapy unit and in the dressing cartons Safety information and KCI s V A C 4 eo Therapy Clinical Guidelines for clinicians are available at www kcil com or 800 275 4524 Cece 2007 KCI Licensing Inc All Rights Reserved All trademarks herein are property of KCI its affiliates and licensors The InfoV A C System is subject to patents and pending patents Lit 29 H 198 Rev 7 08
3. atient Screens InfoV A C is preset to Clinician Mode To access Patient Mode 1 Press the 2 icon for the help screen 2 Select Patient Mode 3 Press es for 3 seconds Repeat process to access Clinician Mode Therapy Settings Intermittent Minutes y LA Minuios 1 Select Settings in Therapy screen to access Pressure Intensity and Continuous Intermittent Therapy settings 2 To adjust Pressure use arrow keys to set from 25mmHg to 200mmHg in increments of 25mmHg 3 For Intermittent Therapy use the arrow keys to increase or decrease On Off settings between 1 and 10 minutes Attaching the InfoV A C Therapy Unit to an IV Pole Before pulling out the Hanger Arm the Arm must be in the horizontal position 2 Hold the InfoV A C Therapy Unit by the carry handle Grip the Hanger Knob and pull the Hanger Arm out 3 Place the Hanger around the IV pole ensuring that the pole is in the vertical rubber groove on the rear of the InfoV A C Therapy Unit Allow the Hanger to close pulling the unit onto the pole 4 Turn the Hanger Knob clockwise to lock the Hanger Arm in place When the lock symbol on the Hanger Knob aligns with the arrow on the Therapy Unit this indicates that the mechanism is locked An audible click also indicates that the mechanism is locked This quick reference is provided as a basic overview Refer to IntoV A C Therapy Unit User M
4. date and number of foam pieces can VAC also be logged using the log tool that is accessed from the Therapy Start Screen amp Bp GranuFoam me Dressing a N Trim the drape to cover the foam plus 3 5cm border of intact skin Pinch drape and cut a 2cm hole through the drape Apply the SensaT R A C Pad Wound opening directly over hole in the drape Do not just cut a slit in the drape UJ Canister Installation Removal To install canister slide canister into right side of therapy unit and push canister firmly into place 2 To connect the dressing tubing to the canister tubing push the tubing connectors together and twist clockwise Open clamps on both sides of tubing before turning therapy on 3 4 To remove canister turn therapy off 5 Close clamps on both sides of tubing 6 To disconnect the dressing tubing from the canister tubing twist the tubing connectors counterclockwise Press the Canister Release button _ Lift to remove canister 09 Dispose of canister according to hospital or facility protocol Initiating Therapy 1 Press and hold the Power On Off button O for approximately two seconds to turn the InfoV A C Therapy Unit On Off 2 Press On Off to start stop therapy Default settings are 125mmHg and Continuous Therapy 3 Once started Therapy Start screen appears allowing access to Seal Check and Item Log tool Clinician P
5. el with or below the wound site may resolve this alarm 4 Press Reset on screen to return to Home Screen the wound is below therapeutic value Table is not inclusive of all Alerts and Alarms Consult InfoV A C User Manual for more information on specific Alerts or Alarms C SEAL CHECK InfoV A C Therapy System Quick Reference Seal Check befe High Helps Locate and Resolve Leaks e Provides instant feedback to help identify leaks e Saves time trying to locate and resolve leaks o Helps ensure accurate seals CEID THERAPY HISTORY REPORT Payers Real Time Information A seve ee once e Allows clinicians to monitor and track V A C Therapy usage ea oe tail e e Can be easily downloaded to a computer L ma 9 er CAID REDESIGNED THERAPY UNIT Q DIGITAL WOUND IMAGES Lighter Smaller Smarter Standardized Documation e Simple touch screen controls e Improves documentation of the wound e More than 50 lighter and smaller healing process e Convenient IV pole or bedside positioning Standardized measurements help maintain consistency Applying the SensaT R A C Dressing SensaT R A C Pad 1 Cut the V A C foam to fit the size and shape of the wound including tunnels and undermined areas Do not place foam over intact tissue Do not cut foam directly over wound Make a note in the patient s record and on the drape as to the number of foam V A C Drap pieces used in the wound Dressing change time
6. unit mating surface 3 Ensure both seals are present If seals are missing or damaged contact KCI 4 Re attach the canister An audible click indicates that the canister is properly installed 5 Press Reset on screen 6 Restart therapy by pressing Exit then On Off button _ LEAK ALARM Unit detects a Ensure connector between dressing tubing significant negative and canister tubing Is properly locked pressure leak 2 Ensure canister is fully engaged 3 Press Seal Check and apply light pressure around dressing to use the Seal Check Tool to help identity leaks 4 Use excess drape material to seal leak area 5 Press Exit then Reset on screen 6 Ensure V A C Therapy is on by observing that the dressing Is collapsed BLOCKAGE Unit has determined 1 Ensure both clamps on dressing and ALARM that a blockage is canister tubing are open THERAPY present 2 Ensure tubing is not kinked crimped or INTERRUPTED blocked in any way 3 If Blockage Alarm continues lowering unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site may resolve this alarm 4 Press Reset on screen to return to Home Screen LOW PRESSURE Unit has not reached 1 Ensure both clamps on dressing and ALARM the selected therapy canister tubing are open THERAPY setting pressure and 2 Ensure tubing is not kinked crimped or INTERRUPTED negative pressure at blocked in any way UJ If Blockage Alarm continues lowering unit and tubing to be lev
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