– The 3M Tegaderm Adult Peripheral IV Dressing is a dressing meant for fixation of ported peripheral IV cannulae used in short term IV therapy
– It is a transparent dressing which allows for easy monitoring of wounds and the IV site without having to remove the dressing
– It is a conformable dressing which flexes along with the skin thus offering enhanced patient comfort
– The picture frame design style enables one handed application of the dressing
– The transparent film is breathable allowing the exchange of moisture and oxygen and the provision of a moist environment for quicker wound healing
– The dressing is sterile, water proof and acts as a viral and bacterial barrier to contamination from the outside
– The patient can shower with the dressing strapped
– Indicated applications include securing of:
– Peripheral and midline venous catheters
– Central venous catheters
– Wide range of catheters – dialysis, pulmonary, arterial, epidural
– Ported IV cannulae
– The 3M Tegaderm Adult Peripheral IV Dressing is available in the size of 6cm * 7cm and is available is a standard packing of 100 dressings per box