3M™ Tegaderm™ CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing 1659R

10cm x 15.5cm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing, Oval

1. Hensler JP, 3M Health Care et al. Published: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), May 2009.2. Timsit J.F. et al 2012 Randomized Controlled Trial of Chlorhexidine Dressing and Highly Adhesive Dressing for Preventing Catheter-Related Infections in Critically Ill Adults, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Published ahead of print on October 4, 2012. RCCM.201206-10380C3. Olson C. et al 2009 The Absorbtive abilities of the Tegaderm CHG Dressing:Can initial gauze dressings be avoided? Presented as poster at The Society for Health Care

• Delivers broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection against the microorganisms most commonly associated with causing CRBSI (1)
• A recently published large randomized trial demonstrated that chlorhexidine-gel impregnated dressings decreased the catheter related infection rate in ICU patients with intravascular catheters (2)
• Transparent gel pad and dressing allow continuous visualisation of the insertion site
• Integrated design of dressing and CHG gel pad reduces application steps and minimises potential for application error
• As easy to use as standard Tegaderm dressings
• The ability of the gel pad to absorb fluids reduces the frequency of dressing changes (3)
• Sterile,waterproof,breathable film that is impermeable to liquids, bacteria and viruses*
• Framed delivery system allows for one handed application and prevents dressing sticking to itself
• Notched and reinforced with a cloth border to provide a better seal and reduced edge lift around catheters and other devices
• Sterile tape strips are provided to assist with improved catheter securement
• Date labels to assist clinicians with documentation of date of insertion

Suggested Applications

• For use over catheter sites and devices:
• Central venous catheters (CVC)
• - Internal jugular (IJ) vein
• - Femoral vein
• - Subclavian vein
• Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)
• Tunneled CVCs
• Arterial catheters
• Dialysis catheters
• Any percutaneous device
• * Laboratory testing has proven 3M™ Tegaderm™ and Tegaderm™ HP Transparent Dressings provide a viral (HIV-1 and HBV) barrier while dressings remain intact without leakage
• 1. Hensler JP, 3M Health Care et al. Published: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), May 2009.
  2. Timsit J.F. et al 2012 Randomized Controlled Trial of Chlorhexidine Dressing and Highly Adhesive Dressing for Preventing Catheter-Related Infections in Critically Ill Adults, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Published ahead of print on October 4, 2012. RCCM.201206-10380C
  3. Olson C. et al 2009 The Absorbtive abilities of the Tegaderm CHG Dressing:Can initial gauze dressings be avoided? Presented as poster at The Society for Health Care Epidemiology of America (SHEA)