Wound vac- no drainage

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My daughter has been on a wound vac for several months for a sacral pressure wound. She has spina bifida and is a paraplegic with neurogenic bowel and bladder. The wound is clean and has been healing well. It has always drained a lot, but now she is in a new rehab center. They don't know much about the vac, and it has not had any drainage in the 3 days since she has been admitted here. There is suction and the vac is working, but why is there not a drop of drainage? The nurse supervisor has never done a vac before and I'm afraid it is not packed properly. They are using a Pro II with black foam dressing. Any thoughts would be appreciated. No one here knows anything. Thanks for any ideas you might have.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

This really is a concern that you need to take up with the nsg admin at that facility. And you can talk with your dtr's PMP.

This website's Terms of Service do not permit us to provide care answers that you seek.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

As mentioned this is something that we cannot offer medical advice about. The Terms of Service of the site does not allow us to offer medical advice. Please speak to someone in the facility or your pcp.

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