Dressing Application For Intersecting Incisions - Acelity KCI PREVENA PLUS Mode D'emploi

7. Place the foam dressing over the incision/surgical closure. Ensure the adhesive seal and white
fabric are facing down.
8. After foam dressing placement is completed, ensure all liners are removed before continuing with
the drape application (see Drape Application section).

DRESSING APPLICATION FOR INTERSECTING INCISIONS

CAUTION: If the dressing covers the umbilicus, the umbilicus must first be fully filled with an
anti-microbial petroleum gauze prior to dressing application.
1. Open the sterile dressing package, remove and unfold foam dressing using aseptic technique. Do
not use if package has been torn or the sterile seal has been compromised.
2. Use enclosed ruler to measure incision before cutting.
6. With sealing strips applied, position the foam dressing until the adhesive seal and white fabric
are facing down.
NOTE: It is acceptable if sealing strips cover the incision line.
6. With sealing strips applied, position the foam
NOTE: It is acceptable if sealing strips cover the
incision line.
3. Cut dressing as needed to fit incision.
CAUTION: Do not cut the foam over the wound, as fragments
may fall into the wound. Away from wound site, rub foam edges
to remove any fragments or loose particles that may fall into or
be left in the wound upon dressing removal.
4. Ensure the foam dressings and seals meet with no gaps.
CAUTION: Gaps at foam junctions may potentially cause
erythema due to pinching of the skin when negative pressure
is applied.
CAUTION: Do not overlap foam dressing pieces on top of each
other.
5. Use sealing strips at the ends of the foam dressing to create a
continuous seal. Sealing strip should have equal overlap on both
foam dressing pieces.
NOTE: Use the PREVENA PLUS™ CUSTOMIZABLE™ Dressing to
size the sealing strip as needed to fit the width of the dressing,
approximately 3 in (8 cm).
• Liner 1 must be removed from the dressing before applying
sealing strips.
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dressing until the adhesive seal and white
fabric are facing down.