Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) Change for a Complex Right Hip Wound
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Procedure Outline
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Preparation
- 3. Removal of Foam and Sponges
- 4. Irrigation and Wound Cleaning
- 5. New Sponge Placement
- 6. Stapling Sponge to Wound Edges and Protecting Skin with Plastic Dressing
- 7. Application of Film Seal
- 8. Foam Bridge Creation for Best Positioning of Vacuum Suction
- 9. Application of Vacuum Suction
- 10. Post-op Remarks
- Wound Swabs for Culture Samples
- Measure Wound Dimensions and Take Pictures for Plastics
- Tissue Debridement and Hematoma Removal
