TEGADERM 8591-9X25CM 25X1"S

About

Tegaderm 8591 is a sterile, transparent film dressing designed for a wide range of wound care and medical device securement applications. This dressing is made from a thin, breathable polyurethane film coated with a hypoallergenic adhesive. Its transparency allows healthcare professionals to continuously monitor the wound or insertion site without the need to remove the dressing, thereby minimizing disturbance to the healing process and reducing the risk of contamination. The film acts as a protective barrier against external contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and fluids, while simultaneously allowing oxygen and moisture vapor to pass through, which is essential for maintaining a moist wound healing environment and preventing skin maceration.

The conformable nature of Tegaderm 8591 allows it to stretch and adapt to various body contours, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for the patient. It is particularly useful for covering superficial wounds, abrasions, and minor burns, as well as for securing IV catheters, central lines, and other medical tubing. The dressing's high-performance adhesive ensures long wear times, reducing the frequency of dressing changes and contributing to cost-effectiveness. Its ease of application and removal, coupled with its protective and breathable properties, makes it a versatile and essential component in modern wound management protocols.

Uses

• Covering and protecting superficial wounds and abrasions.
• Securing IV catheters and other medical devices.
• Providing a sterile barrier for clean, closed surgical incisions.
• Protecting skin at risk of breakdown from friction or moisture.

Directions For Use

Clean and dry the skin thoroughly around the area to be dressed. Apply the transparent film smoothly over the site, ensuring no wrinkles and a secure seal around the edges.

Benefits

• Provides a sterile, waterproof, and viral barrier.
• Allows continuous visual assessment of the wound or site.
• Permits oxygen and moisture vapor exchange for skin health.
• Conformable and flexible for patient comfort.
• Reduces the risk of infection from external contaminants.
• High-performance adhesive ensures secure, long-lasting wear.

Side Effects

• Skin irritation or redness around the adhesive.
• Allergic reaction to dressing materials.
• Maceration of skin if exudate is trapped.
• Pain or discomfort upon removal.
• Blistering if applied with too much tension.
• Adhesive residue left on skin.
• Infection if dressing integrity is compromised.
• Skin stripping upon removal, especially on fragile skin.
• Discomfort if dressing is too tight or restrictive.
• Leakage if not properly sealed or applied.
• Delayed healing if not changed as needed.
• Increased sensitivity to light if covering a sensitive area.

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - No direct interaction with the dressing itself. Alcohol-based cleansers can be used to prepare skin prior to application, but ensure skin is dry before applying.
• Pregnancy - Generally safe. No known systemic absorption or risks associated with topical dressing use.
• Breastfeeding - Generally safe. No known systemic absorption or risks associated with topical dressing use.
• Liver - No direct interaction. Liver conditions do not affect the topical use of this dressing.
• Kidney - No direct interaction. Kidney conditions do not affect the topical use of this dressing.
• Lung - No direct interaction. Lung conditions do not affect the topical use of this dressing.

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