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I had a total knee replacement and they put a wound vac on it. my question is how will know when to take it off ?
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Wound vacs are generally removed when the amount of hourly/daily drainage collected has declined to an acceptable level. The duration of need varies with each case, but follows patterns known to the treating surgeon.
Answered 5/18/2023
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