- 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