3M Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing Integrates the powerful antimicrobial effectiveness of CHG with a simple, transparent IV film dressing. The Tegaderm CHG Dressing consists of a transparent adhesive dressing and an integrated gel pad containing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a well-known antiseptic agent. Tegaderm CHG Dressing is used to cover and protect catheter sites and to secure devices to skin. It also provides continuous antimicrobial activity at the IV site.
Benefits
Proven to be as effective as, or better at, reducing skin flora on healthy volunteers for up to 10 days than BIOPATCH{1}.
Proven to be more effective at preventing re-growth on healthy volunteers at 7 days than BIOPATCH{1}.
Transparent, allowing continuous visualization of insertion site. Integrated design of dressing and CHG gel pad reduces application steps and minimizes potential for application error. As easy-to-use and easy-to-train as a Tegaderm dressing.
Large surface area to provide coverage of catheter and suture sites.
Absorbs fluid.
Larger coverage area than BIOPATCH{1} allows for coverage of sutures as well as insertion site. {1} - Trademark ETHICON, INC.
Suggested Applications
Non-tunneled central venous catheters (CVC), inserted in the internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs)
Tunneled CVCs
Arterial catheters
Dialysis catheters
Midline catheters
Any percutaneous device
Size: 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" (12cm x 12cm)