Guide to Antimicrobial Dressings and Impregnated Discs

The use of chlorhexidine impregnated dressings have been shown to be effective in the prevention of central line associated blood stream infections. Both the CDC and INS recommend the use of chlorhexidine dressings for central lines in patients over the age of 2 months. Chlorhexidine dressing should be used with caution in premature neonates and patients with fragile skin and/or those sensitive to chlorhexidine. Dressings impregnated with silver ions may be an alternative, for those sensitive to chlorhexidine or in neonates.
 

Guide to Antimicrobial Dressings and Antimicrobial Impregnated Discs
 

Chlorhexidine Impregnated Antimicrobial Discs

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Biopatch-(1).png BioPatch®
GuardIVa-(1).jpg GuardIVa™
Aegis-(1).jpg Aegis CHG-Impregnated Foam Disc
  

Silver Impregnated Antimicrobial Disc 

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Algidex-Ag-(1).jpg Algidex™ Ag
Silverlon-Lifesaver-(2).jpg Silverlon® Lifesaver™
Zonis-(2).jpg Zonis® Silver Alginate Catheter Dressing
  

Chlorhexidine Transparent Membrane Dressings

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Tegaderm-(1).jpg Tegaderm™ CHG
Covalon-IV-Clear-(1).jpg IV Clear™ by Covalon
  

Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) Antimicrobial Dressings

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Covidien-Kendall-AMD-(1).jpg Kendall AMD
Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

These lists are for reference and educational use only. Pedagogy does not recommend the use of any product or product manufacturer. 

Are you a manufacturer of an Antimicrobial Dressing or Antimicrobial Imregnated Disc that isn't listed here? Please contact us at support@pedagogyeducation.com and we would be more than happy to list your device as well. 

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