The 3M™ Tegaderm™ I.V. Advanced Securement Dressings offers advanced securement with its clever design, new comfort adhesive technology and the tried and trusted Tegaderm film. Its stabilisation border, deep force-shifting notch and sterile tape strips provide a strong seal around catheters and other devices such as tubings. The deep notch shifts the pull force from the dressing's edges to its centre, then across the dressing. It enlists the entire dressing in securing the catheter thus decreasing the risk of dislodgements and fall outs. The new comfort adhesive technology offers strength in application but is gentle on removal.
Innovative Comfort Adhesive Technology
Two innovative adhesives provide excellent hold, even under moist skin conditions. The firmer, patterned adhesive secures and protects the catheter and allows efficient evaporation of the moisture from the skin. A complementary "full surface" adhesive along the stabilisation border provides further security. Both adhesives remain gentle to the skin and release comfortably upon removal.
Information on the correct application and removal method of the 3M™ Tegaderm™ I.V. Advanced Securement Dressings is available. Download the PDF's or watch the videos.
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Application and removal guide for Tegaderm I.V. advanced securement dressing 1681
Yes. Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film is compatible with Tegaderm I.V. Advanced Dressing. Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film swabs may be used to prevent skin trauma on removal of a dressing. It should be carefully applied to the skin, BUT avoiding the area immediately surrounding the insertion site. Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film foam applicators are recommended for I.V. sites.
When applying the dressing with firm pressure the heat and pressure ensures the adhesive flows into the irregularities of the skin surface. There is thus a greater surface of the dressing adhering to the skin and therefore a much better securement. Better securement decreases risk of dislodgement.
Moisture pooling can occur under a dressing when a patient suffer from diaphoretic episodes or under hot and humid climatic conditions. In these circumstances it can sometimes be difficult for moisture to evaporate fast enough. The new Comfort Adhesive Technology ensures moisture evaporates efficiently and quickly. The transparent window of Tegaderm I.V. advanced securement dressings has been tested successfully when simulating these diaphoretic episodes.
Clinicians have asked for the opportunity to get access to the hub without removing the dressing. The Tegaderm I.V. advanced securement dressing now features a special coating which allows for the removal of the stabilisation strips without removing the dressing and causing discomfort to the patient.
The Tegaderm film is conformable thus flexing with the movements of the patient. The dressing is designed with soft cloth border and deep notch, suitable for bulky, multi-lumen catheters, to reduce tension on the dressing, sutures and patient skin. The adhesive is gentle and hypoallergenic.
Removal force compared to that of standard transparent film dressing and tape
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3M™ Tegaderm™ I.V. Advanced Securement Dressing 1685 plus tape strips can withstand a pull force greater than two times that of a standard transparent film dressing plus tape strips.* The measure of failure in this test was when the P.I.C.C. catheter moved one centimetre. Tegaderm I.V. dressing 1685 handled over twice the removal force when immediately placed on skin. The dressing’s comfort adhesive technology increases adherence to the skin over the first 24 hours of application, further enhancing securement.
Clinicians’ comparative performance ratings
In 6 UK hospitals Tegaderm I.V. advanced 1681 dressing was evaluated and compared to their current I.V. dressing. 88% of the evaluators reported willingness to replace their current dressing of choice on peripheral sites with Tegaderm I.V. advanced 1681 dressing.*
Excellent adhesion - Easy removal
In the same evaluation evaluators rated Tegaderm I.V. advanced dressing superior in the following four areas:
Conforms to and adheres around catheter adapter
Helps reduce catheter movement, dislodgement and fallouts
Dressing adheres well throughout expected wear time
Ease of removal
As the dressing stays longer in place and increases catheter securement, associated costs and issues with unscheduled dressing or catheter change are limited.
