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Skin Tears


Skin Tears Clinical Condition:
A traumatic wound resulting from separation of the epidermis from the dermis. It is usually related to friction and/or shear force.

Suggested Product Solutions:

Reinforced Skin Closures
3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support.
Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.
Absorbent Acrylic Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing is transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinical performance and wear time.
Foam Nonadhesive Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Dressing (Nonadhesive) provides fast absorbency plus breathable film barrier means total fluid management.
Foam Adhesive Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Adhesive Dressing offers no cutting, fast one-handed application.
Composite Transparent Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ +Pad Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad is a waterproof, absorbent dressing.
Composite Soft Cloth Dressings
3M™ Medipore™ +Pad Soft Cloth Adhesive Wound Dressing is a gentle, conformable absorbent dressing.
Wound Cleanser
3M™ Wound Cleanser is a non-antimicrobial, no-rinse liquid with a zinc-nutrient formulation.

Reinforced Skin Closures

Reinforced Skin Closures

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*

*Forrester JC: Wolff's law in relation to the healing skin wound. J Trauma, 10:770-779, 1970.

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

Absorbent Acrylic Dressings

Absorbent Acrylic Dressings

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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  • Foam Nonadhesive Dressings

    Foam Nonadhesive Dressings

    3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Dressing (Nonadhesive) provides fast absorbency plus breathable film barrier means total fluid management.
    • Reduced potential for skin maceration
    • Easy-to-use
    • Barrier to strike-through
    • Non swelling
    • Variety of sizes and styles

    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

    Composite Transparent Dressing

    Composite Transparent Dressing

    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

    Composite Soft Cloth Dressings

    Composite Soft Cloth Dressings

    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

    Wound Cleanser

    Wound Cleanser

    3M™ Wound Cleanser is a non-antimicrobial, no-rinse liquid with a zinc-nutrient formulation that provides a moist, mildly acidic environment conducive to wound healing.
    • Low cytotoxicity potential, pH-balanced
    • Gentle spray stream consistent with guidelines for safe and effective cleansing
    • Delivered in a convenient easy open, easy squeeze bottle
    • Fragrance free, no rinse formulation

  • Solutions
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