Gown
Patient Care Equipment
Linen
Waste Disposal
Wear a gown (a clean, non-sterile gown is adequate) to protect skin and to prevent soiling of clothing
during procedures and patient care activities that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood,
body fluids, secretions or excretions. Select a gown that is appropriate for the activity and amount of
fluid likely to be encountered. Remove a soiled gown as promptly as possible, and wash hands to
avoid transfer of microorganisms to other people or environments.
Handle used patient care equipment soiled with blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions in a
manner that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing and transfer
of microorganisms to other patients or environments.
Handle, transport and process used linen soiled with blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions in
a manner that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures and contamination of clothing and
that avoids transfer of microorganisms to other people, patients and environments.
Discard all disposable items (all tubing, connectors, clamps, used canister, used dressings, etc.) in
accordance with local medical waste disposal regulations.
Standard Precautions (cont.)
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Touch Screen User Interface
Daily Care and Cleaning
Alerts and Alarms
Weekly Care and Cleaning
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Lock the Touch Screen User Interface by pressing
. Follow on screen instructions to unlock.
Do not use any liquid to clean the Touch Screen User Interface.
Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to
clean the Touch Screen User Interface. Pressing too hard
may damage the Touch Screen User Interface.
Perform a visual inspection of the unit. Check for any sign of contamination and ensure that the unit is
functioning properly. If there are signs of contamination or the unit appears dirty, follow the Weekly
Care and Cleaning instructions below.
If the unit is not operating properly refer to the
section of this manual or contact your
healthcare provider or KCI.
Avoid spilling liquid on any part of the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit. Liquids remaining on
electronic controls can cause corrosion which can cause the electronic components to fail.
Component failure may cause the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit to operate erratically, possibly
causing a potential hazard to patient or care providers.
Particular care must be taken when handling undiluted chlorine bleach, including proper
shielding of eyes. Always mix solution by adding the concentrated chlorine bleach to the
water.
To help reduce risk of infection and contact with blood and body fluids wear protective equipment when
cleaning the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit.
At least once per week, the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit should be wiped with a diluted solution of 5
milliliters bleach in 1 liter (1 teaspoon bleach in 1 quart) of warm water. Use a soft cloth and wring out
excess solution until the cloth is damp and not dripping. Other cleaning solutions should not be used as
they may damage the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit.
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