Warnings - smith&nephew 66801280 Manual Del Usuario

Warnings

1. This product should only be used as prescribed by your healthcare
provider. Do not use it on anyone other than the prescribed patient.
2. Monitor your dressing and device during operation. If there is increased
bleeding, a change in fluid color or pain, contact your healthcare provider.
3. If you see blood within the canister, stop therapy and contact your
healthcare provider immediately.
4. The canister is sealed shut and may contain a packet that will gel the
wound fluid. The device and canister should be kept out of reach of
children and pets.
5. Consult the Alarms and Troubleshooting section of this Home Healthcare
User Manual for help resolving alarms.
6. If the dressing feels or appears to be loose, consult the system setup
section of this Home Healthcare User Manual or contact your healthcare
provider.
7. If your wound looks more red than usual, has a foul smell or the skin
around your wound looks red or irritated, contact your healthcare provider.
8. Place device and tubing level with or
below the wound. This will ensure
that the prescribed level of therapy
is delivered.
9. Do not use the device near an oxygen
tank or oxygen generator due to danger of explosion.
10. Do not try to remove or change the dressing yourself. Your healthcare
provider must do this for you.
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