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Clinical Condition:
Two surfaces rubbing together and wearing away the outer layers of the skin. This type of injury is often seen on the elbows or heels due to rubbing against bed sheeting and/or from re-positioning in bed. It also can occur on the buttocks or sacrum from sliding down in bed if the head of the bed is elevated. |
Suggested Product Solutions:
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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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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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Hydrocolloid Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrocolloid Dressing maintains an optimal moist wound environment which has been shown to enhance healing. |
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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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| 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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| Hydrocolloid Dressings |
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3M Tegasorb™ Hydrocolloid Dressing maintains an optimal moist wound environment which has been shown to enhance healing.
- Cost-effective — may be worn up to seven days
- Hydrocolloid rapidly absorbs exudate
- THIN style is absorbent and highly conformable
- Sacral design allows convenient placement in the sacral-coccyx area
- Breathable outer film layer provides consistently high rate of moisture vapor transmission
- Water-resistant film border adheres firmly
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