3M Tegaderm High Performance Foam Non-Adhesive Dressing

Tegaderm HP Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing Features

• Easily applicable
• Provides barrier protection against bacteria and viruses
• Available in a variety of sizes and styles
• Latex-free
• Total fluid management
• Designed for long wear time
• Innovative fluid handling technology
• Multiple layer design provides high absorbency with breathability to reduce the risk of maceration
• Adapts to changing levels of exudate to maintain moisture balance for optimal wound healing
• Demonstrates high fluid handling capacity under compression
• Dressing does not stick to wound bed thereby minimizing disruption of healing tissue
• Film backing prevents strikethrough and protects against external bacteria and viruses
• Effective under compression
   

3M Tegaderm Foam Dressing User Manual
3M Tegaderm HP Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing FAQ's

Indications for using Non Adhesive Dressing

Tegaderm Foam Dressing is indicated for use as a primary or secondary dressing for low- to highly-exuding partial and full thickness wounds such as

• Pressure ulcers 
• Ulcers of the lower extremity including; venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers and neuropathic (diabetic) ulcers 
• Skin tears 
• Donor sites 
• Surgical wounds 
• Abrasions 
• Superficial and partial thickness burns 
• Suitable for use around tube exit sites 
• Suitable for use with compression therapy

What to buy with 3M Tegaderm High Performance Foam Dressing

• 3M Cavilon Moisturizing Hand Lotion
• 3M Cavilon No-Rinse Skin Cleanser

How to Use 3M Tegaderm Foam Non-Adhesive Dressing?

Application Instructions:

• Cleanse wound and surrounding skin according to facility policy
• Select appropriate size dressing to ensure foam pad is larger than the wound area. The dressing may be cut to accommodate wound contours.
• Remove the Tegaderm High Performance Foam Non-Adhesive Dressing from package
• Position the dressing, printed side up, over the wound with edges overlapping onto intact skin. Secure with elastic or cohesive wrap, tape or other methods (see Dressing Secural Options)
   

Removal Instructions:

• Gently remove adhesive tape border or overwrap
• Lift foam dressing from the wound bed. If dressing is adhered to the wound surface, saturate with normal saline and gently loosen
• Discard dressing according to your institution’s policy

Considerations: Observe the dressing frequently. As the dressing absorbs, the exudate will wick to the top of the dressing, and discoloration may be noticeable. When the exudate spreads to the edges of the dressing or the dressing begins to leak, a dressing change is indicated.

• Tegaderm Foam Dressing may remain in place for up to seven days. Dressing change frequency will depend on the type of wound, volume of exudate, and clinical situation. Change at least every seven days, or as indicated per treatment protocol 
• The dressing may be used as an absorbent cover dressing over wound fillers such as alginates or gauze packing 
• The dressing may be cut as necessary to accommodate wound size and contours. Use of non-sterile product may increase the risk of contamination and infection 
• Covering the entire foam dressing with an occlusive tape may reduce the breathability of the film backing.To maintain moisture vapor exchange, tape only edges of the dressing in picture frame manner