3M Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing

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Prior to application:

• Note: Follow facility guidelines for infection control.
• Clip excess hair for best adhesion and patient comfort.
• Clean the skin and wound thoroughly.
• Allow the skin to dry before applying the dressing.
• If the patients skin is easily damaged or drainage is expected to go beyond the wound edge, 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrier Film may be applied.
• Evaluate the wound and select the correct dressing size so that 1cm (3/8") of the absorbent pad extends beyond the wound edge.
• Dressings are not intended to be cut.

Dressing Application:

		Step 1. Hold the dressing by a tab and peel the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface.
		Step 2. Hold the dressing by the tabs and center the dressing over the wound, adhesive side down. Avoid stretching the dressing.
		Step 3. Gently press the dressing in place, smoothing from the center outward
		Step 4. Slowly remove the paper frame while pressing down and smoothing the film border to ensure good adhesion.

Dressing Application: Sacral Design

• Step 1: Fold the dressing in half with the liner side exposed.
• Step 2: Holding both tabs with one hand, remove the liner.
• Step 3: Spread buttocks to get a better surface for dressing placement. While still holding both tabs, position the dressing over the wound, tilting the dressing toward the anal area.
• Step 4: Secure dressing notch in the anal region first and press in place.
• Step 5: Press dressing in place from the center outward. Avoid stretching the dressing or the skin.
• Step 6: Remove the dressing frame, starting at the top and gently pulling down. Do not lift the film edge. Smooth the dressing in place from the center outward. Repeat until all sections of the frame are removed.
   

Dressing Application Overlap Technique

• Dressing may be overlapped to cover large and/or multiple areas of skin damage
• Select dressing size to adequately cover wounds. Apply the first dressing per steps 1
• Overlap second dressing as needed to cover remaining wounds
• Gently press the dressing in place, smoothing from the center outward
   

Removal Technique:

• Carefully lift the film edges from the skin. If there is difficulty lifting the dressing, apply tape to the edge and use tape to lift. For surgical incisions with incision closures such as adhesive wound closure strips, sutures, or staples, provide extra caution to avoid removal of these closure devices.
• Continue lifting the film until all edges are free from the skin surface.
• Remove the dressing slowly, folding it over itself. Pull carefully in the direction of hair growth
   

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