Bard Aspira Dressing Kit

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• Instructions for Use:
  - Dressing Option 1:
  - If the patients doctor has recommended this option, user will need to dress the catheter at least once per week.
  - User should also change the dressing after showering or if the area under the clear dressing becomes moist.
  - Carefully remove the dressing from the catheter
  - Look at the exit site and skin around it. If you notice any redness, swelling or oozing at the exit site, finish the dressing procedure and call the patients doctor
  - Prepare a clean work-space
  - Wash your hands thoroughly
  - Place the gloves on your clean hands holding them at the cuffed end
  - Open the sterile sheet and lay it flat on the cleaned work-space
  - Clean exit site with alcohol
  - Make sure the exit site and skin around it are dry before completing the dressing.
  - Place clear dressing on the skin around the exit site.
  - Tape the catheter to the skin where it is most comfortable for the patient.
  NOTE: You will not need to use gauze for this dressing option.
  - Dressing Option 2:
  - If the patients doctor has recommended this dressing option, user will need to change the dressing around the catheter every time you drain fluid from the catheter. Also change the dressing after showering or if the area beneath the clear dressing becomes moist.
  - Carefully remove the dressing from the catheter.
  - Look at the exit site and skin around it. If you notice anything odd such as redness, swelling or oozing at the exit site, finish the dressing procedure and call the patients doctor
  - Prepare a clean work-space.
  - Wash your hands thoroughly
  - Place the gloves on your clean hands holding them at the cuffed end
  - Open sterile sheet and lay flat on the cleaned work-space
  - Clean exit site with alcohol
  - Make sure the exit site and skin around it are dry before completing the dressing
  - Place the split gauze pad on the skin around the catheter
  - Coil the catheter on top of the pad. Place gauze over the top of the coiled catheter
  - Hold gauze, coiled catheter and split pad in position
  - Place clear dressing over the catheter and gauze
  - Make sure the clear dressing sticks to the skin around the gauze. Smooth down the dressing edges.
• Precautions:
  - Follow a clean procedure when dressing the catheter
  - Check packages for damage before opening them
  - Ensure expiration date has not passed
  - Inspect kit to ensure all components are included
  - Contact the patients physician if:
  - Redness, swelling or oozing occurs around the exit site
  - Body temperature above 100.5º F (38º C)
• Possible Complications:
  - Infection
  - Skin irritation
  - Accidental catheter dislodgement or removal
• Warnings:
  - Do not re-use. Intended for single use.
  - Be careful when removing dressing not to dislodge the catheter.

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Do you take insurance for purchases through your company? Cindy - 11/16/2015 6:51:04 AM

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	Thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately we do not deal directly with insurance companies. Our customers will purchase products then submit the paid invoice. Customer Care - 11/16/2015 11:14:33 PM

Can these be ordered with large gloves? Paula - 10/5/2015 12:15:08 PM

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	Unfortunately no. There is no option of customizing this kit. Thank you for your inquiry. Customer Service - 10/6/2015 1:53:36 AM