No suction leaves the covered wound with the sponge like material inside to create all kinds of bacterial infections. I was told it defeats the purpose if it’s setting there no suction flow. Just had low flow alert and got off phone with mechanical heart team and I guess I tried something new I used the clamp as leverage from both sides of line and broke the blockage up and developed more flow. After making sure everything was secure and changed canister made sure nothing down the line could be the problem. Be sure and clamp it off between canister change. And keep that connection port sterile. My site might be different tho my ole mans got a Lvad driveline and is always open wound too so might vary in certain circumstances.
Thank you! I understand the process and reasoning much better. Your expertise and demonstration are most appreciated.
Great video...very helpful!!
Does it matter which way is right? Side up when carrying it around portable?
No suction leaves the covered wound with the sponge like material inside to create all kinds of bacterial infections. I was told it defeats the purpose if it’s setting there no suction flow. Just had low flow alert and got off phone with mechanical heart team and I guess I tried something new I used the clamp as leverage from both sides of line and broke the blockage up and developed more flow. After making sure everything was secure and changed canister made sure nothing down the line could be the problem. Be sure and clamp it off between canister change. And keep that connection port sterile. My site might be different tho my ole mans got a Lvad driveline and is always open wound too so might vary in certain circumstances.
Why can't the foam dressing stay in the wound for more than 2 hrs without suction?
I've been told this before but with no explanation.
It seems ez pz