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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Gauze Dressing Kits

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NPWT Gauze Dressing Kits

Dressing Application - Sterile Gauze

Step 1

Cleanse wound bed and pat dry per protocol. Do not apply NO-STING SKIN-PREP^◊ directly onto open wound.

Step 2

Apply skin sealant to periwound area.

Not included as part of Basic Sterile Kit.

Step 3

Trim single layer of non-adherent gauze and lay across wound bed.

Not included as part of Basic Sterile Kit.

Step 4

Cut the drain approximately 1” (2.5cm) shorter than the base of the wound.

Step 5

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Apply layer of saline-moistened antimicrobial gauze to wound bed. Position drain on top of gauze. For channel drain, wrap layer of gauze around drain.

CAUTION: it is critical that the gauze is moistened with normal saline prior to filling the wound.

Step 6

Secure the drain in place.

Step 7

Fill wound with saline-moistened antimicrobial gauze. Gauze should loosely fill to surface of wound. Avoid overpacking.

Saline not included as part of Basic Sterile Kit.

Step 8

Place transparent dressing over the wound and seal.

Step 9

Secure the drain tubing with waterproof tape.

Step 10

Connect the drain to the canister and begin suction, ensuring canister is installed correctly.

Finished Dressing

Will have a “raisin-like” appearance and be firm to the touch.

WARNING: The drain should never be placed in an unexplored fistula tract.

Dressing Changes

The Dressing Kit should be changed every 48 hours after the initial application of therapy.

Dressing Application - Non-Sterile Gauze

Step 1

Cleanse wound bed and pat dry per protocol.

Step 2

Apply skin sealant to periwound area.

Step 3

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Trim single layer of Non-Adherent Gauze and lay across wound bed.

Step 4

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Moisten gauze with saline. Place a layer of moistened gauze into wound bed.

Step 5

If required, cut drain to fit wound dimensions. As a guide, the drain should be at least 1 inch shorter than the wound size.

Step 6

Secure drain using strip paste beneath and on top of drain as shown.

Step 7

Fill remaining wound defect with additional moistened gauze.

Step 8

Cover wound and drain with drape approximately 2-3 inches overlap onto surrounding skin.

Step 9

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Secure drain as it exits the transparent film using the "Chevron" technique.

Step 10

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Attach wound to canister. Connect blue tip of tubing to canister (Patient port on 800cc canister and "in" or "B" port on 250cc canister).

Step 11

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Connect drain tube to "Christmas tree" adaptor.

Step 12

Ensure clamps are open. Adjust pump to desired pressure setting and turn on device. Dressing should contract leaving a wrinkled appearance and be hard to the touch.

Dressing Changes

The Wound Dressing Kit should be changed 48 hours after the initial application of therapy.