Novel Wound Dressing Offers Enhanced Moisture Management

A diamond-pattern film dressing provides a proactive, versatile solution for the challenges posed by intravenous (IV) entrance sites and minor superficial wounds.

The 3M Tegaderm film is incorporated in a range of dressing solutions that use adhesive technology to allow clinicians to meet patient needs. The highly breathable dressing is engineered with pressure-sensitive adhesive to conform to the skin's irregular surface for a long, comfortable wear, despite detrimental environmental conditions such as humidity or sweating. The increased moisture management performance could lead to less frequent dressing changes, and may provide a cost savings option for health care facilities.


Among the features of the diamond-pattern film dressing are a stabilization border to increase strength, reduce edge roll, and resist staining; a deep-force shifting notch to discourage edge lift and reduce catheter manipulation upon application; patterned latex-free dual adhesives to manage moisture and achieve a strong seal; sterile tape strips to provide pre-cut anchorage sites for lumens, tubes, and catheters; and a transparent film to provide continuous observation of the wound site, hasten moisture evaporation, and reduce skin stress. The Tegaderm Diamond Dressings are products of 3M Healthcare (St. Paul, MN, USA).

"The Tegaderm Diamond Dressing is an ideal solution for many patients, including those who may become unexpectedly diaphoretic," said Matt Fryxell, new products marketing director for 3M. "Additionally, the highly breathable dressing is engineered with pressure-sensitive adhesive to conform to the skin's irregular surface for a long, comfortable wear, even when environmental conditions have historically posed challenges for optimal dressing performance."

Diaphoresis refers to excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions.

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