3M™ Tegaderm™ PICC and Midline Dressing (1650)

Application Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel open the package and remove the sterile dressing. Peel one sterile pre-cut tape strip off the backing.

   [Description of image 1: A gloved hand is shown peeling open a sterile package containing the Tegaderm dressing and a pre-cut tape strip.]

2. Step 2: Secure the line close to the insertion site so that a sudden movement will not dislodge the catheter.

   [Description of image 2: A catheter line is shown on an arm, secured with a piece of tape near the insertion site.]

3. Step 3: Use the other sterile pre-cut tape strip to secure the catheter hub.

   [Description of image 3: A gloved hand is shown using a second piece of tape to secure the hub of the catheter to the skin.]

4. Step 4: Remove paper backing from the dressing to expose the adhesive surface.

   [Description of image 4: A gloved hand is shown peeling the paper backing off the Tegaderm dressing, revealing the adhesive side.]

5. Step 5: Position the transparent section of the dressing so that it is centred over the insertion site while holding the reinforced sections of the dressing. Press the transparent section firmly into place.

   [Description of image 5: A gloved hand is shown positioning the transparent dressing over an insertion site on an arm, with the catheter hub visible.]

6. Step 6: Slightly overlap the reinforced soft cloth sections around the catheter port and underneath the hub. Seal the dressing around the catheter by applying firm pressure to the dressing and smoothing from the centre outwards. Remove paper frame and smooth dressing edges to increase adhesion.

   [Description of image 6: A gloved hand is shown pressing down on the reinforced sections of the dressing, ensuring it adheres well around the catheter hub.]

7. Step 7: Record information on label and use it as a third securing strip on the catheter hub.

   [Description of image 7: The Tegaderm dressing is fully applied over the insertion site on an arm. The catheter line and hub are secured, and a label is visible on the dressing.]

Removal Instructions

• ● Carefully remove recording label.

• ● Separate soft cloth tape section and gently peel back toward the insertion site, to the transparent section while supporting the line.

• ● Alternately stretch and release the transparent film section parallel to the skin to break the adhesive bond.

• ● Support the skin and firmly hold the catheter during dressing removal to prevent disturbance of the catheter in the vein.

• ● Carefully remove the two tape strips starting with the one supporting the catheter hub.

[Description of 'WIPE CLEAN' logo: A circular graphic with a hand wiping a surface, containing the text "WIPE CLEAN".]