Is the V.A.C. Dressing change a clean or sterile technique?
The decision to use clean versus sterile/aseptic technique is dependent upon wound pathophysiology, physician/clinician preference, and institutional protocol.Dressing applications regarding clean or sterile technique are completely at the preference of the physician/clinician. Disposable components of the V.A.C.® (Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy System, including the foam dressing (i.e., V.A.C.® GranuFoam™, V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver®, or V.A.C.® WhiteFoam™ Dressing), tubing and drape are packaged sterile and are latex-free. V.A.C. Therapy Unit canisters are packaged sterile or fluid path sterile and are latex-free. A clinician has the option of applying the dressings in the Operating Room utilizing a sterile/aseptic technique if needed. The clinician can also use clean technique for placement in the home setting or for pathologies that do not require sterile technique. As with all dressings that are packaged sterile, the options for use would be those in compliance with the protocols an
