Cardinal Health Allegiance Transparent Film Dressing

Why Choose Allegiance TD-28 Film Dressing?

• Helps to reduce irritation of sensitive skin with a hypoallergenic adhesive
• Two-tab delivery system allows one-handed aseptic delivery
• Semi-permeable, moisture responsive film is impermeable to external liquid and micro-organisms
• Used for wound care applications, secures objects to the skin and as a secondary dressing
• The moisture vapor permeability allows excess moisture to vent, while maintaining a moist wound environment conducive to healing
• Change frequency: Up to 7 days

When to use Cardinal Health Transparent Film Dressing?

Cardinal Health Allegiance Transparent Film Dressing is indicated for:

• Surgical incisions
• Skin grafts and donor sites
• Stage I and II pressure ulcers
• Post tattoo application and removal
• Catheter sites
• Superficial wounds such as abrasions and skin ulcers
• IV sites
• Minor burns

What to buy with Cardinal Health Transparent Film Dressing?

• Cardinal Health Skin Barrier Ointment
• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser

How to Apply Cardinal Health Transparent Film Dressing?

		Choose the appropriate dressing according to wound size. Prepare the site according to institution’s protocol. Open package and remove sterile dressing. Peel release liner from dressing exposing the adhesive surface.
		Center dressing over the site.
		Press dressing into place.
		Slowly remove the paper frame, using pressure to smooth down the dressing edges.
		For dressings supplied with a label, record information and then place it on or near the dressing. Stabilize extensions according to institution’s protocol.

How to Remove Allegiance Transparent Film Dressing?

1. Gently grasp an edge and slowly peel the dressing in the direction of hair growth. To aid in lifting the dressing edge, secure a piece of medical tape to one corner and rub firmly. Use the tape as a tab to help slowly peel back the dressing
2. For removal from IV sites (iv securement device) or other devices, grasp one edge of the dressing and gently pull straight out to stretch and release adhesion. Care should be taken not to dislodge catheters or other devices or to disrupt wound surface during removal
3. Avoid skin trauma by peeling the dressing back, rather than pulling it up from the skin. Support the skin and the catheter while removing the dressing.
   Note: If the dressing adheres to the wound surface, it can be gently soaked off
4. To aid in lifting the dressing edge, secure a piece of medical tape to one corner and rub firmly. Use the tape as a tab to help slowly peel back the dressing. Proceed with step one to remove the remainder of the dressing

Precautions to take while using Transparent Dressing?

• Stop any bleeding at the site before applying dressing.
• Do not stretch the dressing during application as tension can cause trauma to the skin.
• Transparent dressing should not be re-sterilized.
• The dressing may be used on an infected site, only when under the care of a health care professional.

Warning: Do not use the dressing as a replacement for sutures and other primary wound closure methods.