Wound Vac Foam Placement

The vac procedure vacuum assisted closure also called vacuum therapy vacuum sealing or topical negative pressure therapy is a simple technique where a piece of foam with an open cell structure is inserted into the wound and a wound drain with lateral perforations is laid atop it.

Wound vac foam placement. This means the pressure over the wound is. Use adhesive remover to lift the drape to reduce tape burn. The foam connects to a drainage tube which leads to a vacuum pump. Educate simplify healthcare education the vac procedure.

Instill 1 lidocaine into the tubing and foam 30 minutes prior to removal of the foam from the wound bed. An adhesive film will be put over the dressing and wound. Your wound is covered by a dressing that protects the injured area. A healthcare provider will cover your wound with a foam or gauze wound dressing.

Fill wound with enough foam so that when vacuum is applied the height of the foam is close to the top of the wound margins. Codes 97605 and 97606 are used for placement of a non disposable wound vac device while codes 97607 and 97608 are used if the wound vac is disposable. Note do not cut the foam over the wound. Give pain medication prior to removal of the foam dressing.

Gently rub the freshly cut edges of the foam to remove any loose pieces. Also do not pack the foam into the wound. Note number of foam pieces placed in wound. Vacuum assisted closure also called vacuum therapy vacuum sealing or topical negative pressure the.

The codes are further differentiated by the wound size either greater than 50 sq cm or less than or equal to 50 sq cm. Then after securing the drape to one side of the wound edge pull the drape over the vac foam. This seals the wound. Large wounds contract larger wounds by cutting the vac foam smaller than the wound.

Cut the foam to the dimensions that will allow the foam to be placed gently into the wound. This is critical if foam is inserted into cavities. Place shaped foam into wound. Cut the foam to the wound dimensions apply to the wound and drape as usual.

During a vac procedure a healthcare professional applies a foam bandage over an open wound and a vacuum pump creates negative pressure around the wound.