Details
- Clinically proven to reduce catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) by 60% in patients with central venous or arterial catheters (p=0.02)
- Easy to apply and remove
- Stays on skin for long periods of time without skin irritation or maceration
- Promotes moisture evaporation and vapour movement through the dressing to reduce moisture buildup under the dressing when on intact skin
- Reinforced border and notch provides catheter securement
- Transparent film and gel pad allows continuous site observation
3M™ Tegaderm™ Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing is a comfortable, all-in-one antimicrobial, transparent film dressing that provides securement, protection, and continuous visibility of the IV site. 3M™ Tegaderm™ Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing is indicated—and clinically proven— to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) by 60% in patients with central venous or arterial catheters. *Timsit JF, et al. Randomized Controlled Trial of Chlorhexidine Dressing and Highly Adhesive Dressing for Preventing Catheter-Related Infections in critically ill adults.
Suggested Applications
- Short peripheral IV and midline venous catheters
- Central venous catheters (including subclavian, jugular, femoral and PICCs)
- Dialysis catheters
- Arterial catheters
- Epidural catheters
- Other percutaneous devices
