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Clinical Condition:
A laceration is when the skin becomes mangled, torn or injured due to a jagged instrument. |
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Reinforced Skin Closures
3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support. |
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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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| Reinforced Skin Closures |
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3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support.
- Non-woven, rayon-backed material reinforced with filaments for strength
- Microporous material is breathable
- Hypoallergenic adhesive
- Provides wound support and assists in increasing the tensile strength of the wound
- Provides better cosmetic outcome than sutures or staples
- Permits early staple/suture removal
- Allows finer wound edge approximation
- Reduces the risk of infection*
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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 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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| Absorbent Acrylic Dressings |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing is transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinical performance and wear time.
- Easy monitoring of the wound, exudate and peri-wound skin
- May eliminate unnecessary dressing changes
- Eliminates hydrocolloid-related odor
- No dressing breakdown in the wound
- Longer wear time than leading dressings
- Barrier to external contaminants
- New sacral design
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