Use Instructions

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1. Incorrect use of the Invia Ease NPWT system may cause pain or injury to the patient.

2. Routinely check that therapy is running and that the negative pressure level and therapy

mode are at the prescribed setting.

3. The patient should be monitored regularly according to the physician instructions and

facility guidelines. Monitor patient comfort, signs of wound infection, integrity of the

dressing, volume of fluid in the canister and therapy compliance.

4. Wounds that involve a fistula may require special care.

5. Excessive negative pressure, a too tight adhesive film dressing, or an infection of the

wound may cause pain to the patient. In each case, the dressing must be removed and

the wound assessed.

6. Constant versus intermittent pressure: use continuous pressure over unstable structures

(such as unstable chest wall or non-intact fascia) in order to help minimize movement

and stabilize the wound bed. Continuous pressure is also recommended for patients

with increased risk of bleeding, flaps and grafts, highly exudating wounds and when

used on closed surgical incisions.

7. Infection control: To reduce the risk of cross contamination, apply universal precautions

for infection control per institutional protocol. Use gloves and other protective equip-

ment if exposure to body fluids is likely.

8. Protect the canister tubing from coming in direct contact with the wound area.

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