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.
For pediatric I.V.s, the 1610 dressing, with colorful bears, provides an ideal solution.
Tegaderm™ Plus (9524 & 9526 designs) dressings contain iodophor impregnated adhesive.
{1} - Laboratory testing has proven Tegaderm™ and Tegaderm™ HP
dressings provide a viral barrier (HIV-1 and HBV) while the dressings
remain intact without leakage.
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