3M™ Tegaderm™ IV Dressing 1655NS

• The CDC/HICPAC Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections base dressing change recommendations on studies with Tegaderm™ Film
• Notched designs provide a better seal around the catheter
• Sterile tape strips are provided on many dressings
• Breathable film allows moisture vapor and oxygen exchange
• Transparency allows monitoring of I.V. sites without the need to remove the dressing
• Picture-frame style allows one-handed application and less waste. Unique, non-adhesive handles allow for hassle-free application (1655 &1650 designs)
• Waterproof dressing provides a breathable bacterial and viral barrier{1} to outside contaminants and allows the patient to shower
• {1} - in vitro testing has proven Tegaderm™ and Tegaderm™ HP dressings provide a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter, (e.g. HCV) or larger (e.g. HBV and HIV) while the dressing remains intact without leakage.

I.V. Transparent Dressing with tape strips, 3-1/2 inch x 4-1/2 inch (8,9cm x 11,5cm).

Suggested Applications

• To cover and protect I.V. catheter sites and secure devices to the skin:
• Short peripheral and midline venous catheters
• Central venous catheters (including subclavian, jugular, femoral and PICCs)
• Implanted infusion devices (ports)
• Dialysis catheters
• Pulmonary artery catheters
• Arterial catheters
• Epidural catheters
• Insulin pump catheters
• Scalp vein needles
• Feeding tubes