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Convenient. Curated. Connected. Training for the use of 3M™ Prevena™ Therapy in plastic surgery.
In a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial with patients undergoing breast reconstruction, Prevena Therapy aided in:
Calculations are derived based on relative patient group incidence rate reported in this study.
*Statistically significant (p<0.05).
1. Gabriel A, et al. (Loma Linda University). The Impact of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy on Postoperative Breast Reconstruction Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018;6:e1880.
Resources to help you implement PRM with Prevena Therapy in your practice to help advance the standard of care.
Download the summary of findings for the use of Prevena Therapy following post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
See information on benefits and outcomes associated with Prevena Therapy after plastic surgery.
View an illustrative guide to aid in risk stratification for plastic surgery.
A guide to supporting the use of Prevena Therapy in a variety of specialties.
[MUSIC PLAYING] Proactive Risk Management with 3M Prevena Therapy aims to help advance the standard of care by helping to reduce the risk of costly post-operative complications, such as infection, associated with surgery in patients at high risk. In this video, you will learn a few tips and tricks to support safe and effective application of Prevena Therapy on a closed incision after a breast reconstruction procedure. Prior to use of Prevena Therapy, consult detailed product indications, safety information, and instructions contained in the clinician guide. It is important that this area is clean and completely dry before application to ensure a tight seal. Once incision and periwound skin is clean and dry, apply 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film to periwound skin to prepare the area. To avoid tension or irritation on intact skin, use Prevena Patch Strips under the 3M Prevena Dressing for protection. Avoid placing Prevena Patch Strips directly on the closed incision. When using the 3M Prevena Restor BellaForm Incision Management System, select the correct size for the desired coverage area, paying special attention to allow space outside of the foam for adhesion. Place the dressing to allow for flexing and patient movement during wear of the dressing. When using the 3M Prevena Restor BellaForm Incision Management System, it is important to run your fingers around the edge of the dressing when applying and make sure to avoid stretching the material. Do not stretch the dressing or film during application as tension can cause skin damage, such as tension blistering. With your Prevena Dressing properly placed and sealed, you'll be ready to connect the dressing to a 3M Negative Pressure Therapy Unit, getting your patient ready for mobile recovery. If there is evidence of a leak, use Prevena Patch Strips around the dressing to ensure integrity of the seal. If you would like to learn more about Proactive Risk Management with Prevena Therapy, visit Prevena.com. For patient troubleshooting resources, visit 3M.com/PrevenaforPatients. [MUSIC PLAYING]
1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,355 [MUSIC PLAYING] 2 00:00:02,355 --> 00:00:04,240 3 00:00:04,240 --> 00:00:07,660 Proactive risk management with 3M Prevena therapy 4 00:00:07,660 --> 00:00:10,210 aims to help advance the standard of care 5 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:13,420 by helping to reduce the risk of costly post-operative 6 00:00:13,420 --> 00:00:17,440 complications, such as infection associated with surgery 7 00:00:17,440 --> 00:00:19,420 in patients at high risk. 8 00:00:19,420 --> 00:00:22,540 In this video, you will learn a few tips and tricks 9 00:00:22,540 --> 00:00:25,900 to support safe and effective application of Prevena therapy 10 00:00:25,900 --> 00:00:30,220 on a closed incision after an abdominoplasty procedure. 11 00:00:30,220 --> 00:00:33,910 Prior to use of Prevena therapy, consult detailed product 12 00:00:33,910 --> 00:00:37,540 indications, safety information, and instructions contained 13 00:00:37,540 --> 00:00:39,340 in the Clinician Guide. 14 00:00:39,340 --> 00:00:42,220 You will notice that the hair has been pre-operatively 15 00:00:42,220 --> 00:00:44,140 clipped to accommodate the area where 16 00:00:44,140 --> 00:00:46,220 the dressing will be applied. 17 00:00:46,220 --> 00:00:48,190 It is important that this area is 18 00:00:48,190 --> 00:00:50,980 clean and completely dry before application 19 00:00:50,980 --> 00:00:52,960 to ensure a tight seal. 20 00:00:52,960 --> 00:00:56,350 Once incision and periwound skin is clean and dry, 21 00:00:56,350 --> 00:01:00,460 apply 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film to periwound skin 22 00:01:00,460 --> 00:01:02,470 to prepare the area. 23 00:01:02,470 --> 00:01:05,840 To avoid tension or irritation on intact skin, 24 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:08,720 use Prevena Patch Strips under the 3M Prevena 25 00:01:08,720 --> 00:01:10,610 Dressing for protection. 26 00:01:10,610 --> 00:01:13,340 Avoid placing Prevena Patch Strips directly 27 00:01:13,340 --> 00:01:15,110 on the closed incision. 28 00:01:15,110 --> 00:01:18,170 3M Prevena Restore AdaptiForm Dressing 29 00:01:18,170 --> 00:01:22,220 allows for customization with expanded coverage area. 30 00:01:22,220 --> 00:01:25,010 Use the included ruler to measure the area. 31 00:01:25,010 --> 00:01:27,530 Then cut the foam dressing away from the wound 32 00:01:27,530 --> 00:01:31,010 to avoid particles from falling on the incision. 33 00:01:31,010 --> 00:01:34,830 If using sealing strips, make sure they overlap one another 34 00:01:34,830 --> 00:01:38,280 and are half on the dressing, half off the dressing. 35 00:01:38,280 --> 00:01:40,590 When centering the dressing over the wound, 36 00:01:40,590 --> 00:01:42,390 ensure none of the ceiling strips 37 00:01:42,390 --> 00:01:44,220 are touching the incision. 38 00:01:44,220 --> 00:01:46,740 As you cut the drape, remember to allow 39 00:01:46,740 --> 00:01:51,510 for 1.2 inches of overlap if using multiple pieces of drape. 40 00:01:51,510 --> 00:01:54,150 Work from the center of the drape to the edges 41 00:01:54,150 --> 00:01:55,890 when sealing. 42 00:01:55,890 --> 00:01:58,950 When using 3M Prevena Peel and Place Dressing, 43 00:01:58,950 --> 00:02:01,290 center the foam over the incision taking 44 00:02:01,290 --> 00:02:05,040 care to avoid sharp bends or kinks in the tubing. 45 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:07,800 3M Prevena Plus customizable dressing 46 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:10,259 can be cut to the size of your incision. 47 00:02:10,259 --> 00:02:13,410 For long incisions, it may be helpful to enlist 48 00:02:13,410 --> 00:02:15,510 the help of a second clinician. 49 00:02:15,510 --> 00:02:18,480 No matter which 3M Prevena dressing you use, 50 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:20,370 it's important to run your fingers 51 00:02:20,370 --> 00:02:22,170 around the edge of the dressing when 52 00:02:22,170 --> 00:02:25,620 applying and make sure to avoid stretching the material. 53 00:02:25,620 --> 00:02:28,080 Use the included extra hydrocolloid 54 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:29,970 on the ends of the foam and wherever 55 00:02:29,970 --> 00:02:32,730 additional seal is necessary. 56 00:02:32,730 --> 00:02:36,270 Do not stretch the dressing or film during application 57 00:02:36,270 --> 00:02:40,780 as tension can cause skin damage such as tension blistering. 58 00:02:40,780 --> 00:02:43,930 With your Prevena dressing properly placed and sealed, 59 00:02:43,930 --> 00:02:46,840 you'll be ready to connect the dressing to 3M 60 00:02:46,840 --> 00:02:50,140 negative pressure therapy unit, getting your patient 61 00:02:50,140 --> 00:02:52,090 ready for mobile recovery. 62 00:02:52,090 --> 00:02:55,690 If there is evidence of a leak, use Prevena patch strips 63 00:02:55,690 --> 00:02:59,950 around the dressing to ensure integrity of the seal. 64 00:02:59,950 --> 00:03:02,740 If you would like to learn more about proactive risk 65 00:03:02,740 --> 00:03:06,760 management with Prevena Therapy, visit prevena.com. 66 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:09,040 For patient troubleshooting resources, 67 00:03:09,040 --> 00:03:12,970 visit 3m.com/prevenaforpatients. 68 00:03:12,970 --> 00:03:15,720 [MUSIC PLAYING] 69 00:03:15,720 --> 00:03:34,000
Regina M. Fearmonti, MD; San Antonio, TX
Allen Gabriel, MD, FACS; Camas, WA
Abhishek Chatterjee, MD, MBA; Boston, MA
See how surgeons used 3M™ Prevena Restor™ BellaForm™ Incision Management System in lower extremity wound cases and more.
Learn more about the use of Prevena Therapy in plastic surgery or request a product demonstration.
3M™ Prevena™ 125 and 3M™ Prevena™ Plus 125 Therapy Units manage the environment of closed surgical incisions and remove fluid away from the surgical incision via the application of -125mmHg continuous negative pressure. When used with legally marketed compatible dressings, Prevena 125 and Prevena Plus 125 Therapy Units are intended to aid in reducing the incidence of seroma and, in patients at risk for post-operative infections, aid in reducing the incidence of superficial surgical site infection in Class I and II wounds.
The effectiveness of Prevena Therapy in reducing the incidence of SSIs and seroma in all surgical procedures and populations has not been demonstrated. See full indications for use and limitations at myKCI.com.
NOTE: Applicable therapy units include Prevena™ 125 and Prevena™ Plus 125 Therapy Unit 7 Day.
The indication statement does not apply to the Prevena Plus 125 Therapy Unit (14-day) that comes with the 3M™ Prevena Restor™ System Kits (see Prevena Restor indications for use).
The 3M™ Prevena Restor™ Incision Management System is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudate via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.
NOTE: Specific indications, limitations, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for these products and therapies. Please consult a clinician and product instructions for use prior to application. Rx only.