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I had a pilonidal cyst removed& a wound vac placed it used to make noise but is now silent except periodically it makes noise is this normal?
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Very normal: The vac won't need to run if there is a good seal, good vacuum at the dressing and minimal drainage. All these are good signs after such surgery.
Answered 4/9/2016
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Yes can shut off: There are times that we will set a vac to intermittent suction as well. The purpose is to stimulate granulation tissue to form or promote faster healing. That would also explain the vac shutting on and off.
Answered 4/9/2016
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