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Pressure Ulcer Stage IV


Pressure Ulcer Stage IV Clinical Condition:
Full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone or supporting structures, i.e. tendon, joint capsule. Undermining and sinus tracts (tunnels) may be associated with Stage IV ulcers. Also applies to open surgical wounds or traumatic wounds.

Suggested Product Solutions:

Silver Dressing
New 3M™ Tegaderm™ Ag Mesh Dressing with Silver provides an effective barrier in an easy to use, affordable dressing.
Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.
Hydrogel Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrogel Wound Filler is specially formulated to help provide a moist wound healing environment.
Alginate Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Dressings offer both HI (high integrity) and HG (high gelling) styles which provide a moist wound healing environment.
Foam Adhesive Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Adhesive Dressing offers no cutting, fast one-handed application.

Silver Dressings

Silver Dressings

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)

Based upon in vitro studies; data on file, 3M Health Care.

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

Hydrogel Dressing

Hydrogel Dressing

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

Alginate Dressings

Alginate Dressings

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

Foam Adhesive Dressings

Foam Adhesive Dressings

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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