3M™ Tegaderm™ Sacral Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressing

The 3M™ Tegaderm™ Sacral Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressing are perfect for long wear times and easy application to the bottom of the spine region. They help absorb and evaporate moisture helping reduce the potential for skin softening. Not only are they gentle on the skin but they are comfortable and water resistant. Sold as a box of 6 X 6-3/4 Inch (10 ct.), or 7-1/4 X 8-3/4 Inch (5 ct.).

Features:

• Absorbs and evaporates moisture to help reduce the potential for skin maceration


• Easy to apply


• Long wear time


• Gentle to the skin


• Thin, low-profile edge


• Patented spoke delivery system enables easy application in challenging locations like the sacrum

• For wound management and as part of pressure ulcer/injury prevention protocol


• Helps save time and money on unscheduled dressing changes


• Conformable


• Helps to minimize the rolling and lifting that can impact adhesion and wear time


• Helps maintain a moist wound environment to support healing


• Unique multi-layer design


• Provides a water-resistant seal while dressing is intact

• 1 X 1 Box of 6 X 6-3/4 Inch (10 ct. Box), or 7-1/4 X 8-3/4 Inch (5 ct. Box)

Q: What is 3M™ Tegaderm™ Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressing used for?
A: The dressings can be used to protect I.V. sites, enhance wound healing, prevent skin breakdown, and protect clean, closed surgical incisions.

Q: Do the 3M™ Tegaderm™ Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressings speed up healing?
A: The Tegaderm dressings hold in the body's natural moisture and healing enzymes, thus allowing the body to heal itself in the most efficient manner possible. After skin has been injured, healing elements are produced to help break down dead tissue and rebuild new tissue.

Q: Can you take a shower with 3M™ Tegaderm™ Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressings?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you put antibiotic ointment under the 3M™ Tegaderm™ Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressings?
A: Most ointments may be used under 3M™ Tegaderm™ Film Dressing without weakening or damaging the film.

Q: How often should you change the 3M™ Tegaderm™ Sterile Non-Adhesive Silicone Dressings?
A: There is no stated wear time for the dressing. The dressing should be changed if it is leaking, lifting off, or if there is wound fluid under the adhesive border. Frequency of dressing change will depend on factors such as type of wound, volume of drainage, facility protocols and/ or recommended guidelines.

Q: How many 3M™ Tegaderm™ Film Dressings come per box?
A: It varies based on size ordered.

• 6 X 6-3/4 Inch (10 ct. Box)


• 7-1/4 X 8-3/4 Inch (5 ct. Box)