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Will it be painful?
The first time therapy is turned on, you may feel a slight pulling sensation,
but it should not be painful.
If you experience any pain, speak to your healthcare provider. They may
recommend changing the settings on your device or prescribe pain relief
medication.
How often will the dressings be changed?
The dressings will usually be changed 2–3 times a week, in some cases it
may be more often. This will depend on your wound’s size, type, position
and drainage amount. Your healthcare provider will determine how often
your dressings needs to be changed.
All dressing changes must be performed by a trained healthcare provider.
Will the dressing changes hurt?
Some people may experience slight discomfort during dressing changes,
specifically during the cleaning of the wound. If you feel any discomfort, tell
your healthcare provider. They may change your device’s pressure setting
or prescribe pain relief medication to help ease the discomfort.
Can you move around while on the therapy?
Usually, patients using the therapy can move around, but this will depend
on the position of the wound and recommendations provided by your
healthcare provider. If you are able to move around, the device can be
unplugged and operate on its internal battery for up to 20 hours.
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