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1. Apply V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice™ Dressing and V.A.C.
described in the previous sections.
2. Carefully cut a 3 cm hole in the V.A.C.
V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad Application section to allow for foam-to-foam contact and fluid
flow (Fig. 27).
3. Apply additional V.A.C.
(Fig. 28, Fig. 29). Ensure that the draped area will be larger than the foam bridge.
4. Create Bridge:
Using one of the Cover Layers, cut an appropriately sized piece of V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse
Choice™ Dressing for the bridge. Make sure the large end diameter is bigger than the
central disc of the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad (Fig. 30, 31).
CAUTION: Bridge length should be as short as possible to ensure efficient fluid flow.
5. Push the small end of the V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice™ Dressing bridge into the hole in
the V.A.C. Advanced Drape at wound site (refer to 1 above) (Fig. 32).
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6. Position the large end of the V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice™ Dressing bridge on the drape
applied over the intact skin (see step 3 above) where the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad will be
placed (Fig. 33).
NOTE: The large end of the bridge should always be placed higher than the wound.
7. Cover the bridge using additional V.A.C.
Drape as described in the V.A.C.
8. Pinch V.A.C. Advanced Drape and carefully cut an approximately 2.5 cm hole through the
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Advanced Drape (not a slit) (Fig. 35). The hole should be made over the large end of
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the created bridge. It is not necessary to cut into the foam. The hole should be large enough
to allow for instillation and removal of fluid.
NOTE: Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
9. Apply V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad (Fig. 36) as described in the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad
Application section.
10. Connect V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit and apply therapy as
described in the Initiate V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy section.
NOTE: When using the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set follow the steps above and
create a secondary bridge for applying the second pad.
Advanced Drape (not a slit) as described in the
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Advanced Drape over intact skin where the bridge will be applied
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Advanced Drape (Fig. 34). Apply V.A.C.
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Advanced Drape Application section.
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Advanced Drape to wound as
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Advanced
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