Fixapro IVAdvanced
They offer all the advantages of our transparent dressings plus the benefits of having non-woven fabric reinforcements, providing greater security, available in various shapes and sizes.
Indicaciones:
- Fixation of Central Catheter in subclavian and jugular vein.
- Peripheral Central Venous Catheter, PICC.
- Pulmonary artery catheter or Swanz Ganz Tunnelized Centrals.
- Umbilical, epidural and hemodialysis catheter.
- Subcutaneous catheter for administration of Insulin.
- Other devices for medical use (tubes, drains, probes)
*Do not Reuse *Without Latex
Application:
- Prepare the skin according to the institution's protocol, let the aseptic solution dry.
- Remove the linner and expose the adhesive.
- Holding the dressing from the end of the sterile strips with the adhesive facing down, slightly bend the dressing with your thumb.
- Position the base of the upper cutout under the connector. Tighten the dressing around the catheter.
- Apply firm pressure to the clear film in order for better adhesion to the skin and the connector.
- Position the top wings of the dressing below the catheter connector, cross them and press.
- As you gently remove the application frame, smooth the edge of the dressing over the skin from the center towards the axes.
- Remove the adhesive strips from the paper frame and apply them in parallel to stabilize the catheter.
Record the information of the patient.
Removal:
- Remove each of the adhesive strips from the dressing; then take both sides of the upper cut of the reinforcing non-woven fabric.
- Slowly pull the dressing back 180 degrees while stabilizing the catheter and surrounding skin to prevent damage.
