Additional Information
Brand: Cath Dry
Size: 21cm x 7cm
Amount: 1 pack (12 dressings + 12 adhesive strips)
Directions for Use
To apply dressing follow directions closely:
- Always clean catheter thoroughly with alcohol or Chlorhexidine pad from exit site to colored catheter tips and let air dry prior to application
- Once dry, slide catheter into #C and remove liners #A and #B to expose adhesive surface which should be firmly pressed onto hairless skin centered around the exit site
- Catheter should be completely inside of the dressing with exit site in the center of the ring
- Remove #D clear plastic carrier with orange arrows to secure dressing on skin or water will enter
Directions for Swimming
- Remove excess air from dressing prior to securing on skin
- Restrict swimming to no more than 20 minutes per dressing
- Water can potentially enter the dressing if directions are not followed
- To apply dressing securement prior to swimming:
- Remove #E (white liner) on both sides to expose adhesive and apply with non-adhesive portion over the dressing
- Remove #F (carrier) by pulling on the blue tabs once adhesive portion is firmly sticking to skin
Directions for Removal
- Gently lift blue tab at edge of adhesive ring and slowly peel from skin
- Change dressing if it begins to leak, is no longer sticking to skin, white water indicating ring turns red, or there are holes or tears in the dressing
Caution
- Not intended for application over infected catheters or damaged exit site
- Avoid lotions/stitches
- Dry thoroughly after water