3M™ Health Care
How Supplied
| Square | 3 1/2″ × 3 1/2″ (2″ × 2″ pad) | A6212 |
| Square | 5 5/8″ × 5 5/8″ (4″ × 4″ pad) | A6212 |
| Oval | 4″ × 4 1/2″ (2 1/2″ × 3″ pad) | A6213 |
| Oval | 5 5/8″ × 6 1/8″ (4″ × 4 1/2″ pad) | A6212 |
| Oval | 7 1/2″ × 8 3/4″ (5 1/2″ × 6 3/4″ pad) | A6213 |
| Heel/Elbow | 5 1/2″ × 5 1/2″ (3″ × 3″ pad) | A6212 |
3M™ Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing provides total fluid management by a combination of fast wicking, high absorbency, and breathability. The innovative spoke delivery system allows fast, easy application for wounds over body contours. Oval and square dressings are constructed from a conformable polyurethane foam pad, an additional absorbent nonwoven layer, and a top layer of transparent adhesive film. This film is moisture-vapor permeable, which prevents wound exudate strike-through and acts as a barrier to outside contamination. The dressing maintains a moist environment, which has been shown to enhance wound healing. The dressing is supplied sterile.
For use as a primary dressing for low to highly exuding partial- and full-thickness dermal wounds, including pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, abrasions, arterial ulcers, skin tears, and diabetic (neuropathic) ulcers.
Can be used as a secondary (cover) dressing in conjunction with wound fillers (such as gauze or alginate dressings). Can be used under compression wrap systems for venous leg ulcer treatment.
Cleanse wound and surrounding skin according to facility policy. If periwound skin is fragile or exposure to wound exudate is likely, apply a barrier film. Allow the barrier film to dry before dressing application.
Hold the dressing by the side tabs, and remove the printed liner, exposing the adhesive border.
Position the dressing over the wound while holding the tabs.
Gently press the adhesive border to the skin. Avoid stretching the dressing or skin.
Remove the paper frame from the dressing while smoothing down the edges of the dressing.
Carefully lift the dressing edges from the skin. If there is difficulty lifting the dressing, apply tape to the edge of the dressing and use the tape to lift. Continue lifting edges until all are free from the skin surface.
The change frequency will depend on the type of wound, volume of exudate, and clinical situation. Change at least every 7 days, or as indicated per treatment protocol.
Observe the dressing frequently. As the dressing absorbs, exudate will wick to the top of the dressing, and discoloration may be noticeable. When the exudate spreads to the edges of the dressing or the dressing begins to leak, a dressing change is indicated.
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