This 3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing can be used to cover and protect catheter sites and wounds, maintain a moist environment for wound healing, and secure devices to the skin.

Waterproof, sterile barrier that protects catheter sites and wounds from external contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, blood and body fluids – 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
Breathable film that lets oxygen in and moisture vapour out
Picture-frame delivery makes placement accurate and easy, minimising the potential to stick to gloves or to itself
Breathable film, allows oxygen in and moisture vapour out
Sterile, waterproof dressing that provides a breathable bacterial and viral barrier to outside contaminants and allows the patient to shower*
Comprehensive clinical documentation

Suggested Applications

Cover and protect catheter sites and wounds
Maintain a moist environment for wound healing
As a secondary dressing
As a protective cover over at-risk skin
To secure devices to the skin
Superficial burns
As a protective eye covering

* Laboratory testing has proven 3M™ Tegaderm™ and Tegaderm™ HP Transparent Dressings provide a viral (HIV-1 and HBV) barrier while dressings remain intact without leakage.

Brand	Tegaderm™
Condition	Dressing & Device Securement, I.V. Related, Pressure Ulcer, Skin Care, Wound Care
Department	Cardiovascular, Dialysis Centre, Emergency, I.V. Therapy, Intensive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Operating Room-Surgery, Paediatrics, Radiology, Urgent Care, Wound Care
Dressing Type	Film
Hypoallergenic	Yes
IV Related Condition Type	Arterial Catheter, CVC Dialysis, CVC Implanted Port, CVC PICC, CVC Short-Term, CVC Tunneled, Epidural Catheter, PICC, PIV
Latex	No
Overall Length (Metric)	12 cm
Overall Width (Metric)	10 cm
Product Type	Standard Dressing
Product Use	PIV