Searching for better wound care
ActiV.A.C.® is designed for complete mobility to
ensure better outcomes in the management of wounds for patients in
the home or in the process of being discharged from a clinical
environment.
The Integrated V.A.C.® Therapy System is a proven,
noninvasive, advanced approach to wound healing. The System uses an
intelligent therapy unit to deliver controlled negative
(sub-atmospheric) pressure to the wound site. Specialised foam
dressings, applied to the wound site, ensure that fluid is
continuously drawn away from the wound and
SensaT.R.A.C.® Technology manages the equal distribution of
pressure across the wound area.
Fast
Ease and speed of use are greatly enhanced with features such
as full colour touch screens, electronic seal checking and settings
guide.
- Intuitive software – touch screens and fully re-programmed menu
system
- Click-fit canister application – for rapid, hygienic, fitting
and removal
- Aural and visual application guidance system – distinctive
alarms are supported by clear on-screen guidance explaining the
current problem and demonstrating the steps required for rapid
rectification
Effective
Clinically proven V.A.C.® Therapy in a fully
portable unit.
- Detailed course of therapy history recording -the unit
automatically logs therapy usage including therapy settings,
duration and alarms
- Anti-clog technology – the 3d multi-channel profile of
SensaT.R.A.C.® prevents blocking and clogging
Quality Of Life
The lightweight, portable design combined with
Seal Check™ and SensaT.R.A.C.® technology improve patient
comfort and reduces distress.
- Skin-soft conformable SensaT.R.A.C.® – the structure
of the pad presents a large surface area of even pressure to the
wound, offering a comfortable fit and minimises the risk of
pressure damage to the skin
- Odour control - the exudate management system controls strong
odours
Cost Effective
V.A.C.® Therapy delivers lower hospitalisation costs
and reduced costs of nursing time when compared with using moist
gauze.1
- Cost effective – only 3% of wound management costs relate to
dressings. The rest sits mostly in nursing time and hospital
costs2
- The speed and efficacy of the Integrated V.A.C.®
Therapy System cuts these costs
Please note: InfoV.A.C.® and ActiV.A.C.® products
are not available in all areas. Please contact your KCI
representative for more information.
References
1 Mouës C.M., van den Bemd G-J.C.M., Meerding W.J., Hovius
S.E.R. An economic evaluation of the use of TNP on full-thickness
wounds. Journal of Wound Care 2005: 14: 224-227.
2 The cost of pressure ulcers in the U.K.; Bennett G,
Dealey C, Posnett J, 2004: Age and Ageing Vol. 33, No. 3:
230-235.
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