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Clinical Condition:
Adhesive trauma (skin stripping and tension blisters) is one of the most common problems associated with adhesive use. Many of these injuries are prevented by careful attention to skin preparation and protection, choice of tape or dressing, and proper application and removal of tape. |
Suggested Product Solutions:
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Skin Cleanser
3M™ Cavilon™ Skin Cleanser is a gentle, effective, no-rinse cleanser. |
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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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Soft Cloth Tapes
3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin. |
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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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| Skin Cleanser |
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3M™ Cavilon™ Skin Cleanser is a gentle, effective, no-rinse cleanser.
- Contains ingredients to condition the skin
- pH balanced to preserve skin's natural acid mantle
- No-rinse, non-irritating
- Can be used on intact or irritated skin
- Cleans without irritation
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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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| Soft Cloth Tapes |
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3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls or convenient pre-cut sizes
- Gentle and breathable to maintain skin integrity
3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape with increased gentleness and stronger adhesion for more challenging applications.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls with higher adhesion
- Gentler, more breathable than standard Medipore tape
Both Medipore and Medipore H tapes provide:
- Excellent cross and diagonal stretch
- No paper liner on tape rolls
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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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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