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The drape for the wound vac is causing redness, irritation and pain, is there anything else i could use for cover? i have a wound vac to lower abdomen
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Hypoallergenic: tape, adhesive, cloth or gauze . I suggest sterile Telfa, covered by 1-2 layers of sterile gauze, held in place by hypoallergenic tape= sterile pressure dressing. Consult your surgeon.
Answered 10/1/2016
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