What Is Antimicrobial Dressing?

3M Antibacterial Transparent Dressing is a medical product sold by Minnesota Mining Manufacturing (Shanghai) International Trade Co., Ltd.

3M Antibacterial Transparent Dressing

3M Antibacterial Transparent Dressing is a medical product sold by Minnesota Mining Manufacturing (Shanghai) International Trade Co., Ltd.

Chinese name

Chlorhexidine gluconate antibacterial transparent dressing

Foreign name

3MTM TegadermTM CHG IV Securityment Dressing

Features

Fix and cover venous catheters, other intravascular catheters, and percutaneous devices

Precautions

Do not use on ulcerated wounds or unhealthy skin

Registration No. National Food and Drug Administration (Jin) 2013 No. 3640021 ^[1]

1. Do not use 3M Tegaderm CHG antibacterial transparent in premature infants or infants less than 2 months old

1. Open the package and remove the sterile dressing.

2. Tear off the release paper to expose the adhesive surface.

3M antibacterial transparent dressing recommendations

1. Medical staff should observe the puncture site daily for signs of infection or other complications. If there is a suspected infection, remove the dressing, inspect the area directly, and take appropriate medical measures. Symptoms of infection include fever, pain, redness, swelling, abnormal odor or exudate.

2. According to the regulations of the hospital, check the dressing daily and change the dressing when needed; according to the current recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the dressing should be changed at least once every 7 days. If there is a lot of oozing site, dressing may need to be changed more frequently. ^[11]

3M Antibacterial Transparent Dressing Replacement

Dressings should be changed as needed:

n Liquid leaked from gel pad

n The dressing is loose, wet or displaced

n The puncture point is covered or unclear

n The dressing gel pad is saturated or swelled

n According to the operating instructions, change the transparent dressing at least every 7 days

n Check whether the gel pad is saturated: Use your fingers to lightly press one corner of the gel pad. If the gel pad does not return to its original shape after releasing the finger, it needs to be replaced.

3M Antibacterial Transparent Dressing Removal Steps

To remove the dressing:

n Remove the tape that fixes the catheter

Removal method

n Grasp the edge of the dressing and slowly remove it from the skin

n Note: When removing it, it should be done slowly and gently, and it should be removed at a 180-degree angle. Pay attention to the fixation of the catheter. ^[12]

n If the gel pad is stuck to the catheter when removing the dressing:

Can be removed with alcohol swabs.

Or use selected saline to wet the gel site to help remove the dressing.