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CVC Short Term


Clinical Condition:
Short-term Central Venous Catheter (CVC): Non-tunneled: a central venous catheter percutaneously inserted into central veins (subclavian, internal jugular, or femoral) with the catheter tip residing in the vena cava. These catheters are intended to be used for a short-term and account for the majority of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI).

Suggested Product Solutions:

Film Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are the clear choice for easy application and extended wear time.
Composite Soft Cloth Dressings
3M™ Medipore™ +Pad Soft Cloth Adhesive Wound Dressing is a gentle, conformable absorbent dressing.
Composite Transparent Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ +Pad Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad is a waterproof, absorbent dressing.
Perforated Plastic Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices.
Perforated Blend Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application.
Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.
Hand Antiseptics
3M™ Avagard™ D Instant Hand Antiseptic is a waterless hand antiseptic that feels like a moisturizer.

Film Dressings

Film Dressings

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.

Laboratory testing has proven Tegaderm™ and Tegaderm™ HP dressing provide a viral (HIV-1 and HBV) barrier while dressings remain intact without leakage.

Composite Soft Cloth Dressings

Composite Soft Cloth Dressings

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

Composite Transparent Dressing

Composite Transparent Dressing

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

Perforated Plastic Tapes

Perforated Plastic Tapes

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

Perforated Blend Tapes

Perforated Blend Tapes

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

Barrier Films

Barrier Films

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

Hand Antiseptics

Hand Antiseptics

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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