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Clinical Condition:
Long-term Central Venous Catheters (CVC) Tunneled: A central venous catheter, with a cuff, that is surgically implanted into the subclavian, internal jugular, or femoral veins. The cuff, usually made of Dacron, lies in the subcutaneous tunnel encouraging tissue growth (epithelialization) of the exit site to anchor the catheter and inhibit the migration of organisms into the catheter tract. This type of catheter has a lower rate of infection than the non-tunneled CVC. |
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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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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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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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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Hand Antiseptics
3M™ Avagard™ D Instant Hand Antiseptic is a waterless hand antiseptic that feels like a moisturizer. |
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Paper Tapes
3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape. |
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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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| Barrier Films |
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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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| 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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| Perforated Blend Tapes |
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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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| Soft Cloth Tapes |
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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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| 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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| Paper Tapes |
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3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape.
- Gentle to skin, conformable
- Porous and highly breathable
- Holds well on damp skin
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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