Train Succeed Repeat
ESOPHAGEAL ENDOLUMINAL WOUND VAC THERAPY
How we do it
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PLACEMENT:
EGD scope
Endoscopic rat toothed grasper – (green)
NG tube – 16 French
Bridle – 16 french
Small black wound vac sponge
2-0 Prolene suture X 2
Needle driver
Suture scissors
POST OP ORDERS:
Place yellow tag on NGT
Suction: continuous at 100mmHg
Do not flush/irrigate
Place sign in room: Do not manipulate or flush NGT, call Thoracic Surgery for issues/questions
See wound VAC order set
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