VAC Teaching 1823

VAC

Instructed patient about VAC training for patients and their caregivers who will be using the device at home should include  how to: Safely operate the device; provide a copy of printed instructions for patient use from the specific device manufacturer Respond to audio and visual alarms, perform dressing changes.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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