3M Tegaderm High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing

Tegaderm High Performance Foam Dressing Features

• 3M Tegaderm High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing is soft and conformable to patient comfort
• Unique moist skin adhesive provides adherence to dry and moist skin conditions
• Breathable film results in excellent fluid management
• Reduced potential for skin maceration
• The oval design conforms to contours
• Mini wrap dressing: Constructed of a conformable, absorbent, polyurethane foam pad with a highly breathable film backing, reinforced with soft cloth tape
• Intuitively adjusts to changing levels of exudate
• Reduces the time and costs of more frequent dressing changes

When to use 3M Tegaderm Foam Dressing?

• Pressure ulcers
• Venous leg ulcers
• Abrasions
• Superficial, partial-thickness burns
• Arterial ulcers
• Skin tears
• Neuropathic ulcers
• As a secondary cover dressing for use in conjunction with wound fillers (such as gauze or alginate dressings)
• Under compression wrap systems

What to buy with 3M Tegaderm Foam Adhesive Dressing

• Medline Aloetouch SELECT Premium Spunlace Personal Cleansing Wipes
• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
• Medline Fresh Naturals Odor Eliminator
• 3M Blenderm Surgical Tape

How to apply 3M Tegaderm HP Dressing?

Before Using the Foam Dressing

1. Clip excess hair for patient comfort.

2. Cleanse wound and surrounding skin according to facility policy.
   Note: If peri-wound skin is fragile or exposure to wound exudate is likely, apply a barrier film. Allow the barrier film to dry before dressing application.

3. Assess wound. Select the appropriate size dressing to ensure that the foam pad is larger than the wound area.

Applying the Adhesive Dressing

1. Remove the dressing from the package.
2. Hold the dressing by one of the side tabs and remove the printed liner, exposing the adhesive border
3. While holding the tabs, position the dressing over the wound.
4. Gently press the adhesive film border to the skin. Avoid stretching the dressing or the skin.
5. Beginning at the center of the dressing, grasp one section of the paper carrier and pull toward the outer edge of the dressing. Repeat this for each of the remaining carrier sections until all paper carrier is removed. 
6. Firmly press and conform the adhesive border to the skin

Heel/Elbow Application

1. Remove the dressing from the package.

2. Hold the dressing by one of the side tabs and remove the printed liner, exposing the adhesive border.

3. While stabilizing the leg or surrounding tissue with one hand, position the dressing over the wound.

4. With one hand, press or “cup” the dressing onto the skin. Continue to press and conform the dressing and adhesive border onto the skin.

5. Beginning at the center of the dressing, grasp one section of the paper carrier and pull toward the outer edge of the dressing. Repeat this for each of the remaining carrier sections until all paper carrier is removed 

6. Firmly press and conform the adhesive border to the skin

Removing the Dressing

1. Carefully lift the dressing edges from the skin. If there is difficulty lifting the dressing, apply tape to the edge of the dressing and use the tape to lift.

2. Continue lifting the edges until all are free from the skin surface. Remove the dressing.

Considerations:

• Observe the dressing frequently. As the dressing absorbs, 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

• 3M Tegaderm High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing may be used as an absorbent cover dressing over wound fillers such as alginates or gauze packing

• 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

• You may cut the dressing as needed to fit the size of the wound or accommodate wound contours. Seal the cut edge with 3M Tegaderm Transparent Dressing to provide a waterproof barrier