Designed to protect I.V. catheter sites and wounds, 3M™ Tegaderm™ HP Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style provides extra holding power for challenging conditions, including skin with moderate amounts of moisture. The dressing is easy to apply and remove and may be worn during showering,* enhancing patient comfort.
* Recommended use of waterproof cover over dressing and I.V. site when showering
- High adhesion keeps dressings in place under challenging conditions with 7 day wear time
- Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants including liquids, bacteria1;and viruses. *In vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage
- Visually transparent film and adhesive allow for precise dressing placement and continuous site observation
- Picture-frame delivery makes accurate placement easy
- Breathable, conformable dressing flexes with skin for greater patient comfort.
- Gentle to skin with low dermatitis potential, helping to minimize irritation
- Can be used with other medical products as clinically appropriate, e.g. skin preps and skin protectants.
- 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.
Suggested Applications
- To cover and protect I.V. catheter sites
- Acute and chronic wounds
- Skin protection
- Feeding tubes
- Superficial partial thickness burns
- Stage I or II pressure ulcers
- Maintains a moist environment for superficial wound healing, making it a useful dressing for minor abrasions, superficial decubitus ulcers, skin graft donor sites and primarily closed clean surgical wounds.
- May be used as a protective eye covering during surgery.
- Post tattoo application and removal
