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Clinical Condition:
Full thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to, but not through, underlying fascia. The ulcer presents clinically as a deep crater with or without undermining of adjacent tissue. Also applies to open surgical and traumatic wounds. |
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Silver Dressing
New 3M™ Tegaderm™ Ag Mesh Dressing with Silver provides an effective barrier in an easy to use, affordable 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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Hydrogel Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrogel Wound Filler is specially formulated to help provide a moist wound healing environment. |
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Absorbent Acrylic Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing is transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinical performance and 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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Alginate Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Dressings offer both HI (high integrity) and HG (high gelling) styles which provide a moist wound healing environment. |
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Foam Adhesive Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Adhesive Dressing offers no cutting, fast one-handed application. |
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| Silver Dressings |
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New 3M™ Tegaderm™ Ag Mesh Dressing with Silver provides an effective barrier in an easy to use, affordable dressing:
- Effective ionic silver barrier against a wide range of microbes, including antibiotic–resistant bacteria such as MRSA and VRE‡
- Releases ionic silver to form a fast-acting microbial barrier within minutes‡
- Effective long-lasting 7-day microbial barrier‡
- Versatile: may be used as a primary dressing or with wound fillers
- Safe: Non-irritating
- Easy to Use: Soft and conformable, ready to use (sterile water not required to activate)
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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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| Hydrogel Dressing |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrogel Wound Filler is specially formulated to help provide a moist wound healing environment.
- No preservatives
- Easy to apply
- Convenient 15 gm and 25 gm sizes for single-patient use
- Latex free
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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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| 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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| Alginate Dressings |
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3M™ Tegagen™ Alginate Dressings offer both HI (high integrity) and HG (high gelling) styles which provide a moist wound healing environment.
- Gel forming for optimal moist wound healing
- Absorbent — use on moderate to heavily exudating wounds
- Sterile, highly conformable primary wound dressing
- Compatible with 3M dressing covers
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| Foam Adhesive Dressings |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Adhesive Dressing offers no cutting, fast one-handed application.
- Reduced potential for skin maceration
- No cutting saves you time and materials
- One-handed application — conforms to heel or other body contours
- Fast wicking, and high evaporation / absorbency provides total fluid management
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