Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing - 1pc

Tegaderm Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing

The innovative Tegaderm CHG dressing integrates the powerful antimicrobial activity of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) with the high performance of a Tegaderm dressing. It has been proven and indicated to reduce Cathether-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) and catheter colonisation.

• An all-in-one antimicrobial and transparent film dressing allowing continuous observation around the entire insertion site.
• CHG gel pad provides antimicrobial activity suppressing skin flora regrowth for up to seven days and allows delivery of CHG under the catheter.
• Indicated and clinically proven to reduce major catheter related infection by 67% in a randomised controlled trial in ICU patients with central venous and arterial catheters.
• Indicated and clinically proven to reduce the risk of catheter colonisation in patients with central venous and arterial catheters.
• Transparent film and gel pad allows continuous site visibility to easily assess for early signs of infection.
• Integrated design allows for easy and consistent application.
• Sterile, transparent film IV dressing with an integrated CHG gel pad. Vapour permeable. 8.5 x 11.5cm
• 25 pcs per box

Suggested Applications

• Short peripheral I.V. and midline venous catheters
• Central venous catheters (including subclavian, jugular, femoral and PICCs)
• Dialysis catheters
• Arterial catheters
• Epidural catheters
• Other percutaneous devices