Wound Vac

Open Dropdown

Preoperative Considerations

Consent:

  • Mobility difficulty
  • Skin irritation
  • bleeding

Anesthesia/Positioning:

  • None

Other:

  • Ensure outpatient coverage

Armamentarium:

  • Wound vac machine
  • Wound vac sponge (black, white) 
  • Wound Vac Film (Dressing)
  • Lily Pad (tubing from patient to machine)
  • Mastisol
  • Heavy Scissor

Technique

Postoperative Considerations

Immediate:

  • Can reinforce seal with tegaderms

Follow Up:

  • Regular dressing changes

Operative Note

Coding

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