– The 3M Tegaderm + Pad is a composite dressing that comes with a non adherent pad. The dressing is sterile and waterproof. It comes in the form of a non adherent absorbent pad that is bonded with a larger thin and transparent dressing.
– This dressing has a unique “picture frame” design that enables a quick and precise placement on the wound
– The waterproof bacterial barrier allows patients to shower without taking off the dressing
– It ensures a moist environment around the wound to facilitate the healing process
– The non adherent pad does not stick to the wound
– The dressing is easily conformable
– Indicated applications:
– As a post surgical dressing
– Wound with light to moderate drainage
– Superficial wound with partial thickness
– Acute wounds such as abrasions, wounds and cuts
– To secure and cover peripheral and central IV sites
– To dress chronic wound and fragile skin which is at risk to damage
– It can also be used as a secondary dressing over hydrogels, gauze and alginates