How much does VAC Therapy Cost?

The researchers estimated that the average price of VAC therapy was $111.18 per day. Most insurance policies, as well as Medicare, cover at least part of the cost of VAC therapy.

How long does VAC therapy take?

The length of time wound vac treatment takes before the wound is healed can vary widely depending on the type and the severity of the wound. Treatment can last anywhere from a couple of days to several months.

How does VAC therapy work?

During the treatment, a device decreases air pressure on the wound. This can help the wound heal more quickly. The gases in the air around us put pressure on the surface of our bodies. A wound vacuum device removes this pressure over the area of the wound.

What is a vac pac?

Vac-Pacs are soft pads, available in various sizes and shapes, filled with thousands of tiny plastic beads. The Vac-Pac is molded around the patient, then a suction line is attached. As a vacuum is created inside the Vac-Pac, outside atmospheric pressure forces the beads together, and the Vac-Pac becomes firm.

What is the v.a.c.freedom therapy system?

The V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings.

What does the v.a.c.therapy unit do?

V.A.C.®Drape (Fig 4) The therapy unit is the ‘brain’ of the integrated V.A.C.®Therapy system. It manages, measures and records the negative pressure and alarms if there is a problem. Excess fluid and potentially infectious materials are removed from the wound through the SensaT.R.A.C.™Pad and into the canister.

Where can I get v.a.c.freedom wound therapy?

Designed to help patients receiving the proven wound healing benefits of V.A.C.® Therapy be mobile for longer periods of time while being cared for in the skilled nursing or long term care settings. To order any of the products listed below, please contact your KCI representative or call your local KCI Office. Click here to view our locations.

When to use a vacuum pump for VAC therapy?

Once connected, the vacuum pump can remove fluids and infections from the wound while helping to pull the edges of the wound together. A person undergoing VAC therapy wears the device for close to 24 hours per day while they’re healing. The optimal level of negative pressure seems to be about 125 mm Hg

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