Instructed patient training for patients and their caregivers who
will be using the device at hom
e should include how to: Recognize signs and sym
ptom
s of com
plications, such as redness,
warm
th, and pain
associated with possible infection Contact appropriate healthcare providers, especially in em
ergency
situations, respond to em
ergency situations; for instance, if bright red blood is seen in the tubing or canister, to im
m
ediately stop NPWT, apply direct m
anual pressure to the dressing, and activate em
ergency m
edical services.