- Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier against external contaminants, including liquids, bacteria, 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.
- Made with hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive that is gentle on the skin, yet securely holds catheters and other devices in place without shifting.
- Conformable: the dressing flexes with the skin for greater patient comfort.
- The frame makes application precise and easy, minimizing the chance of sticking to gloves or itself.
- The dressing flexes with the skin for greater patient comfort.
- Can be worn for up to 7 days.
- Radiologically transparent.
- Tegaderm products can be safely left on the patient's skin during radiation therapy treatments.
- The dressing does not function as a bolus material, with or without 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film (CNSBF).
- Can be used to maintain a moist wound environment to facilitate autolytic debridement.
- Helps prevent skin breakdown caused by friction.
Suggested applications:
- Catheter sites and wounds
- Primarily closed clean surgical wounds
- Donor sites for skin grafts
- First and second-degree burns
- Minor abrasions and superficial ulcers
- To facilitate autolytic debridement through a moist wound healing environment
- Can be used as an eye protective cover, e.g., to keep eyes closed during surgery, for patients with corneal abrasion. Helps maintain eye moisture.
- After tattoo application and removal.