Tegaderm HP dressings are transparent I.V. dressings which are more adherent in moist conditions than standard transparent dressings.

• Transparent dressings allow easy monitoring of wounds without the need to remove the dressing
• Picture-frame delivery makes placement accurate and easy, minimizing potential to stick to gloves or to itself
• Conformable: Dressing flexes with skin for greater patient comfort
• Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants including liquids, bacteria and viruses. In vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage
• Suggested applications: To cover and protect short peripheral I.V. catheters. Clean, closed surgical incisions. Abrasions, skin tears, blisters. Skin graft donor sites. Superficial partial thickness burns. Stage I or II pressure ulcers. Autolytic debridement facilitated by the moist wound healing environment. Protective eye coverings. Post tattoo application and removal
• Hypoallergenic
• Latex-free
• Condition: Dressing and device securement, I.V. related, pressure ulcer, skin care, wound care
• Dressing and device securement condition type: Adhesive trauma, skin injuries-mechanical, tube and device securement-lightweight tubes and devices
• IV Related condition type: Arterial catheter, CVC dialysis, CVC implanted port, CVC PICC, CVC short-term, CVC tunneled, epidural catheter, PIV
• Pressure ulcer condition type: Prevention, stage 1, stage 2, suspected deep tissue injury
• Wound care condition type: Abrasions, closed intact surgical wound, donor sites, friction, laceration, superficial partial thickness burns
• Frame style

This item is FSA (Flexible Spending Account) eligible.

1. Select a dressing size that will adequately cover the catheter and insertion site or wound. Ensure at least a one inch margin of dressing adheres to healthy, dry skin. 2. Prepare the catheter insertion site or wound according to your institution's approved protocol. 3. To ensure good adhesion, clip excess hair where the dressing will be placed. Do not shave the skin because of the potential for microabrasions. 4. Make sure skin is free of soaps, detergents, and lotions. Allow all preps and protectants to dry thoroughly before applying the dressing. Wet preps and soap residues can cause irritation if trapped under the dressing. Additionally, adhesive products do not adhere well to wet or oily surfaces. 5. Do not stretch the Tegaderm dressing during application. Applying an adhesive product with tension can produce mechanical trauma to the skin. Stretching can also cause adhesion failure. 6. The adhesive of Tegaderm dressing is pressure-sensitive. To ensure best adhesion, always apply firm pressure to the dressing from the center out to the edges. 7. To tailor a dressing for a special application, use sterile scissors to cut the dressing into desired shapes or sizes before removing the printed liner. For best results and ease of application, cut the pieces so that a portion of the frame remains on at least two sides. Removal hints: Support the skin when removing Tegaderm dressing. For removal from I.V. sites, also stabilize the catheter to prevent dislodgement. Use one of the following removal techniques based on your patient's skin condition and your own personal preference: Gently grasp one edge and slowly peel the dressing from the skin in the direction of hair growth. Try to peel the dressing back over itself, rather than pulling it up from the skin. Grasp one edge of the dressing and gently pull it straight out to stretch and release adhesion. Apply an adhesive remover suitable for use on skin to the adhesive edge while gently peeling from the skin. To aid in lifting a dressing edge, secure a piece of surgical tape to one corner and rub firmly. Use the tape as a tab to help you slowly peel back the dressing.

Precautions: Stop any bleeding at the site before applying the dressing. Do not stretch the dressing during application as tension can cause skin trauma. Make sure the skin is clean, free of soap residue and lotion and allowed to dry thoroughly before applying the dressing to prevent skin irritation and to ensure good adhesion. The dressing may be used on an infected site, only when under the care of a health care professional. Antimicrobial ointments containing polyethylene glycols may compromise the strength of the Tegaderm HP transparent film dressings. Tegaderm transparent dressings should not be re-sterilized by gamma, E-beam or steam methods. Do not use if package is damaged or opened.