Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Tegaderm Film

3M + KCI

Description

A breathable film dressing with hypoallergenic adhesive. Secures and protects intravenous and wound sites from external contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, blood and body fluids.

Indications

Superficial epithelialising wounds and minor injuries, and to protect healing surgical incision sites. Protection against friction. Primary dressing retention.

Contraindications

Not recommended for use over deep cavity wounds, exuding wounds, infected wounds or third-degree burns. Not to be used in place of sutures or other wound closures.

Price

6×7cm, £0.40; 12×12cm, £1.15; 15×20cm, £2.48

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