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Batra RK, et al. (2014). VAC therapy in large infected sacral pressure ulcer grade IV - can be an alternative to flap reconstruction? A healthcare provider will cover your wound with a foam or gauze wound dressing. An adhesive film will be put over the dressing and wound. This seals the wound. The foam connects to a drainage tube, which leads to a vacuum pump. This pump is portable. When the pump is turned on, it draws fluid through the foam and out the drainage tubing. The pump may run all the time, or it may cycle off and on. Your exact setup will depend on the specific type of wound vacuum system that you use. If the drain is suspected to have moved position, the drain should be secured and the treating team notified. If the drain is suspected to have receded into the patient, the treating team should be notified and imaging (x-ray, etc.) should be performed. Aseptic Technique Policy for more information. This procedure must be approved by AUM or treating doctor.

Step 2: Remove any drain ring or screen from the drain hole. Insert the hose of the vacuum into the drain hole and try pulling it in and out of the hole, without switching on the machine. Figure out where to stand and how to hold the vacuum nozzle before you actually start vacuuming. If all else fails, you will need to use a snake or drain auger. This usually means the clog is too far down the drain to reach with other methods. Tell your provider right away if you have a fever or increased swelling or pain in your wound. Also tell him or her if there is blood or blood clots in the tubing or collection chamber of the device.The whole drain unit should be kept in the patient’s room until surgical review and will need to be kept for collection to enable quality review. A retrospective review looked at the effectiveness of VAC for children with burn wounds or soft-tissue trauma.

VAC is suitable for a wide range of wounds. However, some types of wounds aren’t suitable for VAC. These include: Your healthcare provider may prescribe a pain medicine. This is to prevent or reduce pain during the dressing change.

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There's also space to stow the tube with the floor head still on, so you can park it really well any time you want to pause. It travels and turns well on two large wheels plus two casters. The cord measures just over 4m and then hose and tube combined a further 3m, giving it a reach of around 7m. Controls are a simple on/off switch but the tube’s curved handle also has a sliding cover that lets you control air flow. You may need the dressing changed about once a day. You may need it changed more or less often depending on your wound. You or your caregiver may be trained to do this at home. Or it may be done by a visiting healthcare provider. In some cases, it may be done by a healthcare provider in a hospital or other facility. You may need to stay in a care facility if you have a large or severe wound. Carefully pour the drain cleaner to avoid spills. The caustic nature of some chemical cleaners can damage surrounding stone, marble, stainless steel and other materials. Never mix drain cleaners with other cleaning products — even homemade — or pour a second cleaner down if the first doesn't work. The chemical reaction can cause toxic gas or even an explosion.

If still there is no change in the sound after you try again, move the hose in and out of the drain like a plunger. Moving the hose up and down will help pull and release the clog from the inside of the drain pipe. Pain Assessments should be completed and documented regularly whilst the drain is in situ. Appropriate analgesia should be provided when necessary, particularly prior to removal. Please refer to the

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Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to do anything else to prepare for wound VAC. What happens during vacuum-assisted closure of a wound?