PICO Wound Dressing Instructions

See the Instructions below for guidance on the PICO dressing. A complete guide from the manufacturer is present at the link just below this paragraph. See the instructions below for specific instructions from Dr. V regarding instructions for his patients.

PICO Guide from Smith + Nephew

Dr. V's PICO Instructions

Dressing Changes

FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE / PICO DRESSINGS
- This dressing will stay in place for 7 days to keep the wound sterile and dry.
- If there is an "error" indication on the suction unit, the dressing will need to either be addressed to correct the error or it will need to be removed in 24-48 hours from the time the unit stopped working.
  - Note, if the suction unit stops working, it is not an "emergency." It generally can be addressed in 24-48 hours as long as it is ultimately resolved.
  - Please contact the office at - 808-522-4232 and speak to the medical assistant to troubleshoot such errors.
  - Specific operating instructions for the PICO dressing can be accessed at the manufacturer website - HERE