3M Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Port Dressing contains an antimicrobial (CHG) gel pad plus an IV port dressing. The transparent CHG gel pad provides site visibility and immediate and continuous antimicrobial activity reducing skin flora and preventing its re-growth for up to 7 days without additional moisture required to activate. The adhesive border provides gentle, yet strong adherence to skin, and the pre-cut slit in the gel pad is designed to conform around a variety of percutaneous devices. The gel pad remains transparent with light amounts of drainage.

The IV port dressing has an adhesive-free window to reduce the risk of the dressing sticking to the needle during removal. The conforming edge border with pattern-coated adhesive is designed to reduce edge lift and support longer wear time. A securement tape strip with a notch seals the dressing border and anchors tubing, and a documentation tape strip preprinted for documenting dressing changes provides additional securement.

The CHG gel pad and cover dressing are also sold separately.

Features and Benefits of 3M 1665 Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Port Dressing

• Antimicrobial protection Integrated CHG gel pad provides immediate and continuous antimicrobial protection
• Easy to remove Adhesive-free window minimizes adhesive contact with non-coring needle and patient's skin, reducing the risk of the dressing sticking to needle during removal
• More comfortable Flexes with patient movement and can be worn up to 7 days
• Greater visibility Transparent dressing and CHG gel pad permit clear visibility around the insertion site area
• Transparent dressing and CHG gel pad allow continuous site visibility to easily assess for early signs of infection
• CHG gel pad conforms around the needle and stays in contact with the skin
• Accommodates implanted venous ports and a variety of non-coring Huber needles
• Interested in a port dressing without the CHG gel pad? View the 3M Tegaderm I.V. Transparent Film Dressing with Adhesive-Free Window, 1668