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Clinical Condition:
CVC- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A long, soft, flexible central venous catheter inserted into the basilic, cephalic, or brachial veins and advanced until the tip is positioned in the superior vena cava. These catheters have a lower rate of infection than non-tunneled CVCs. |
Suggested Product Solutions:
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Film Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are the clear choice for easy application and extended wear time. |
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Composite Soft Cloth Dressings
3M™ Medipore™ +Pad Soft Cloth Adhesive Wound Dressing is a gentle, conformable absorbent dressing. |
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Composite Transparent Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ +Pad Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad is a waterproof, absorbent dressing. |
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Perforated Plastic Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices. |
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Perforated Blend Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application. |
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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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Hand Antiseptics
3M™ Avagard™ D Instant Hand Antiseptic is a waterless hand antiseptic that feels like a moisturizer. |
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Wrap
3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap is a self-adherent elastic wrap that functions like a tape, but sticks only to itself. |
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Soft Cloth Tapes
3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin. |
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| Film Dressings |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are breathable dressings, impermeable to liquids, bacteria and viruses.†
- "Picture-frame" delivery — preferred by caregivers
- Secure adhesion, yet gentle to the skin
- Breathable, allows oxygen in and moisture vapor out
- Barrier to external contaminants
- Comprehensive clinical documentation
- Unique shapes and designs for special wound and I.V. application needs, such as I.J. catheter sites
Tegaderm™ HP dressing provides all the benefits of Tegaderm™ dressing, plus greater holding power in the presence of moderate amounts of moisture.
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| Composite Soft Cloth Dressings |
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3M™ Medipore™ +Pad Soft Cloth Adhesive Wound Dressing is a gentle, conformable absorbent dressing.
- Soft and conformable, flexible to fit contours
- Porous and breathable
- Latex free and hypoallergenic
- All-in-one sterile dressing — reduces application time
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| Composite Transparent Dressing |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ +Pad Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad is a waterproof, absorbent dressing.
- Waterproof — patient may bathe or shower without removing dressing
- Barrier helps prevent other external contaminants from entering the site while letting oxygen in and moisture vapor out
- Unique "picture-frame" delivery system
- All-in-one sterile dressing — reduces application time
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| Perforated Plastic Tapes |
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3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices.
- Easy, straight, bi-directional tear
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application.
- Good initial and long-term adhesion
- Holds well on damp or dry skin
- Breathable to maintain skin integrity
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.
- Forms a transparent protective film between skin and urine, feces or body fluids
- Completely alcohol-free — and will not sting even when applied to reddened, damaged or denuded skin
- Under normal use, provides up to 72 hours incontinence protection, which saves nursing time and budget dollars
- Will not clog diapers or interfere with absorbent pads
- Stretches with the skin, allowing freedom of movement without loss of protection
- Sterile, non-cytotoxic — will not interfere with skin or wound healing
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| Hand Antiseptics |
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3M™ Avagard™ D Instant Hand Antiseptic is a waterless hand antiseptic that feels like a moisturizer.
- More moisturizing, less redness and less skin breakdown with multiple daily uses than Purell™ Instant Hand Sanitizer with moisturizers or water alone
- Unique rich emollient base feels smooth on hands
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) compatible
- Latex glove compatible
- Doesn't leave hands sticky or impact glove performance
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3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap is a self-adherent elastic wrap that functions like a tape, but sticks only to itself.
- Can be used to secure, protect, compress and support
- Sticks to itself without adhesive — needs no pins or clips
- Available sterile, non-sterile, latex-free and sterile latex-free
Caution: 3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
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3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls or convenient pre-cut sizes
- Gentle and breathable to maintain skin integrity
3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape with increased gentleness and stronger adhesion for more challenging applications.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls with higher adhesion
- Gentler, more breathable than standard Medipore tape
Both Medipore and Medipore H tapes provide:
- Excellent cross and diagonal stretch
- No paper liner on tape rolls
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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