System Setup; Disconnecting Your Dressing - smith&nephew 66801280 Manual Del Usuario

5. System setup

There are times when you will need to disconnect from your device, such as
when you shower or wash, or when your canister needs to be replaced.
Your device and power supply are electrical and cannot come into contact
with water. To avoid exposure, power Off the device and disconnect
the dressing tubing from the canister tubing as illustrated below, before
showering or washing.
The clear film placed on top of the wound and dressing tubing are water
resistant. You may be able to shower or wash with dressings in place, as
long as you do not soak them. Please consult your healthcare provider for
guidance.
The following sections describe the steps to set up various components
of the system:

Disconnecting your dressing

1. Pause therapy by pressing the Start/
Pause Therapy
2. Hold the quick click connectors above
the wound to ensure exudate does
not leak from the tubing.
3. Disconnect the canister tubing
from the dressing tubing by
applying pressure to the canister
quick click connector and gently
pulling connectors apart.
4. Close the tethered caps of both
quick click connectors to protect
both sides of the tubing and prevent
leakage.
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