Wound Vac Foam Placement

The v a c therapy system is a medical device that promotes wound healing by applying negative pressure a vacuum to your wound.

Wound vac foam placement. An adhesive film will be put over the dressing and wound. 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. This is critical if foam is inserted into cavities. Place shaped foam into wound.

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 cut a 2 cm hole in the drape over the foam apply another piece of foam l 2 cm beyond the dimensions of the t r a c pad on top of the first foam the first drape should be of larger dimension than this second foam piece to protect the skin. Give pain medication prior to removal of the foam dressing. 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.

This means the pressure over the wound is. This seals the wound. Then after securing the drape to one side of the wound edge pull the drape over the vac foam. Gently rub the freshly cut edges of the foam to remove any loose pieces.

A healthcare provider will cover your wound with a foam or gauze wound dressing. Cut the foam to the wound dimensions apply to the wound and drape as usual. Use adhesive remover to lift the drape to reduce tape burn. The foam connects to a drainage tube which leads to a vacuum pump.

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. It is important that you do not change the settings on your v a c therapy system unless instructed to do so by your doctor or nurse. Large wounds contract larger wounds by cutting the vac foam smaller than the wound. Note do not cut the foam over the wound.

Instill 1 lidocaine into the tubing and foam 30 minutes prior to removal of the foam from the wound bed. Also do not pack the foam into the wound. 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. Cut the foam to the dimensions that will allow the foam to be placed gently into the wound.

Note number of foam pieces placed in wound.