Tegaderm HP Film Dressing 100CT

Tegaderm HP dressings are transparent I.V. dressings that are more adherent in moist conditions than standard transparent dressings. Disclaimer: HCPCS codes have been provided to assist you in the preparation of Medicare Part B claims. Please note, however, that the reimbursement information provided by 3M health care and its representatives is intended to provide general information relevant to coverage and coding for 3M products. Insurers' reimbursement policies can vary and the use of the codes discussed here does not guarantee that an insurer will cover or pay at any particular level. Healthcare providers should exercise independent clinical judgment in choosing the codes which most accurately describe the products provided. HSA/FSA eligible
Frame-style, transparent dressings allow easy monitoring of wounds without the need to remove the dressing
Picture-frame delivery makes placement accurate and easy, minimizing the 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 and clean closed surgical incisions, abrasions, skin tears and blisters.
Use on skin graft donor sites, superficial partial thickness burns and stage I or II pressure ulcers. Autolytic debridement is facilitated by the moist wound healing environment. Use for protective eye coverings and post-tattoo application and removal
Hypoallergenic and 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

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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 the 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 it firmly. Use the tape as a tab to help you slowly peel back the dressing.  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.
 Prepare the catheter insertion site or wound according to your institution's approved protocol.
 To ensure good adhesion, clip excess hair where the dressing will be placed. Do not shave the skin because of the potential for microabrasions.
 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.
 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.
The adhesive of Tegaderm dressing is pressure-sensitive. To ensure the best adhesion, always apply firm pressure to the dressing from the center out to the edges.
 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.

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.