KCI Prevena 125 Guía Para El Paciente

Prevena Incision Management System
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Patient Guide
Refer to the Prevena 125 Clinician Guide for additional information.
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Instructions for Use
Important:
Monitor the Pressure Indicator on the dressing regularly. Refer
to the Indicators and Alerts section of this guide for more
details.
Do not turn therapy unit off unless advised by the treating
Important:
physician or there is bleeding, signs of infection or signs of an
allergic response; see WARNINGS below.
Dressing should only be removed by or on the advice of the
CaUtIon:
treating physician.
Bathing
• Bathing in tub is not recommended.
• Do not submerge therapy unit or dressing.
Showering
• Light showering is permissible. Protect therapy unit from direct spray. Avoid
prolonged water contact with therapy unit and dressing.
• When towel drying avoid disrupting or damaging the dressing.
Cleaning
The therapy unit and carrying case can be wiped with a damp cloth using a mild
household soap solution that does not contain bleach.
Strenuous Activity
• Refer to treating physician for when and what level physical activities may be
resumed.
• Avoid strenuous activities when using the Prevena
System.
Sleeping
• Place therapy unit in a position where tubing will not become kinked or
pinched.
• Ensure therapy unit cannot be pulled off table, or dropped on the floor during
sleep.
This guide provides important information including a contraindication, cautions and warn-
ings that you should read and review. You have been prescribed the Prevena
Management System. Do not remove the dressing or turn off the unit, unless directed by
your treating physician or this guide. If an alert sounds, an action is required on your part;
refer to "Indicators and Alerts". For questions or concerns regarding this therapy, contact
your treating physician.
Prevena
Indicators
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Battery Replacement
Prevena
™ Incision Management
Device Description
™ 125 Therapy Unit Prevena
On/Off Button and Audio Pause
(Push once to pause audible alerts for 60 minutes).
Caution Indicator
Audio Pause
Low Battery Indicator
Indicator
Push here to slide open battery cover.
Replace with "AA" batteries. Lithium batteries recom-
mended for optimal performance.
Incision Dressing with Pressure Indicator
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Use Prevena
Dressing Pressure Indicator in down position indicates
therapy at acceptable pressure.
Dressing Pressure Indicator in up position indicates
therapy is not at the acceptable pressure. (Refer to
Indicators and Alerts)
Incision
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125 Carrying Case
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Prevena ™ Carrying Case can be worn
on a belt, over the shoulder or diago-
nally across the chest (not around the
neck) with adjustable strap (provided).
Patch Strips to seal leaks.
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