Description
Designed to protect I.V. catheter sites and wounds, the 3M™ Tegaderm™ I.V. Transparent Film Dressing with Border secures devices to the skin while maintain-ing a moist wound healing environment and providing a bacterial1 and viral barrier.*
This sterile, breathable, waterproof, vapor-permeable dressing features a transparent film and adhesive, allowing for precise placement and continuous ob-servation of the insertion site. It is easy to apply and remove and your patients can wear it while bathing or showering,* allowing them to maintain their reg-ular routine. Plus, you can use it with our other medical products, including 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film.
*Recommended use of waterproof cover over dressing and IV site when showering
- Transparent dressing allows for continuous visibility of the I.V. insertion site.
- Breathable, conformable dressing flexes with skin for patient comfort.
- Picture-frame delivery makes accurate placement easy.
- Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants, including liquids, bacteria1 and viruses.* *In vitro testing shows that the Tegaderm™ Dressing provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.
- Adhesive is gentle to skin.
- Can be safely left on central venous catheters for up to seven days.1
- Not made with natural rubber latex.
- Looking for a securement dressing that meets the INS standards of practice definition of an integrated securement device (ISD)? View the 3M™ Tegaderm™ I.V. Advanced Securement Dressings.
