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All airline rules and regulations regarding electronic equipment must be followed when
traveling by air. The device should be turned off, in keeping with other electronic devices
(during take off and landing). If the unit is off longer than 2 hours, the V.A.C. Dressing
should be removed and replaced with an alternate dressing.
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ActiV.A.C. Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
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Q: Are there any recommendations to note when traveling?
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Q: Can the ActiV.A.C. Therapy System be used when undergoing diagnostic procedures?
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It is recommended that the patient travel with a fully charged battery, an alternate dressing,
extra ActiV.A.C. Canister and the User Manual. Consult your clinician prior to traveling for
patient specific recommendations. A car adapter is available, for a fee, from your KCI
representative.
The chart below can be used to determine whether V.A.C. Therapy can continue during
specific procedures.
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Diagnostic Procedures
MRI
HBO
X-Ray
CAT Scan (CT)
Dye Tests
Fluoroscopy
Ultrasound
Therapy Unit
Compatible
Therapy Unit
CompatibleNOT
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X
X
X
X
X
X
WARNING: It is important to note that the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit cannot be taken
into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite or the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
(HBO) chamber.
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See the V.A.C. Therapy General Safety Information Sheet that
accompanies the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit for specific instructions concerning MRI
and HBO therapy.
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WARNING: Under clinician supervision, replace V.A.C. Dressing with alternate
dressing if therapy is interrupted for more than two hours.
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There is a possibility of shadow casting in the area of the wound if the V.A.C. Dressing is
left in place for the diagnostic procedures that are indicated Therapy Unit Compatible. The
decision to keep the V.A.C. Dressing in place or not should be made by the radiologist,
radiology technician and/or the wound care practitioner.
To help provide safe and effective use, V.A.C. Dressings are only to be used
with V.A.C. Therapy Units.
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