(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Bandages, gauges and medical adhesives have been an integral part of first aid and the medical supply market. This is also an industry that has been continually researching about new products that meet individual needs of users. One of the most creative manufacturers in the recent past has been 3M, with its product called the Tegaderm. A variant of medical dressing for injuries and wounds, Tegaderm is different from its predecessors in unique ways. Self adhesive and breathable also makes the Tegaderm a more popular product in the market. While most bandage manufacturers have already come up with their own versions of the Tegaderm, none have been able to manage the quality and benefits that 3M integrates.
Where can the Tegaderm be used?
There are several reasons why Tegaderm is a better pick those most alternative products in the market. However, first we need to understand where it can be used. The recommended applications include:
1. IV Site Dressing
3M has been a top manufacturer of IV dressing products and has been in the industry for more than three decades. The Tegaderm is only an improvement of its past products and also increases the range of options available to a medical professional. One of the best improvements has been the integration of antimicrobial protection.
2. Wound dressing
Wound dressing has always been a complicated procedure. There are a lot of factors that come into play, including, body contours, perspiration levels, wound type, and levels. The Tegaderm from 3M comes as an optimal choice because of its moisture balance, definitive shape, customizable sizing and increased capacity of handling bodily fluids. Comparing all the existing products in the market, Tegaderm seems to be the most suitable choice in any kind of wound dressing.
3. Post-operative dressing
A common complicacy that surgery doctors face is finding the right kind of island dressing. Post operative dressing doesn’t just need to abide to specific parameters but also needs to meet the balance between clinical effectiveness and needs. 3M offers two versions of the Tegaderm, one with high absorbency and the other with gentler absorbent pad.
4. Securement dressing
As catheter dresser, Tegaderm offers a high degree of support for long term dressing and patient comfort. Securement dressing need to be worn for several days at a stretch and requires the dressing material to have high moisture management capabilities. Being completely breathable, the Tegaderm is also more comfortable to wear than other alternatives currently available in the market.
The benefits
ü Other benefits of the Tegaderm from 3M include:
ü Waterproof dressing material
ü Excellent moisture control
ü Can be used for majority of wounds, cuts, burns and similar conundrums
ü Allows the maximum exchange of air between the skin and the atmosphere
ü More oxygen means a higher degree of comfort for the skin
ü Highly absorbent material ensures no itching and discomfort
ü Comes with a paper border, making the Tegaderm path easier to apply
ü Can be removed easily
Studies also suggest that the Tegaderm is less likely to encourage catheter based infections as compared to other alternative products. All of this makes it the perfect product for so many needs.
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