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Silverlon® Lifesavers™ IV/Catheter Dressings function as a primary silver antimicrobial dressing and are placed around IVs, catheters and orthopedic external fixation pins.
• Seven day antimicrobial barrier dressing
Silverlon® Lifesavers™ IV/Catheter Dressings may be used on: peripheral IV catheters, central venous lines, arterial catheters, peritoneal dialysis catheters, dialysis catheters, external orthopedic pins, epidural catheters, and drain tubes.
Contraindicated for use on individuals with a known sensitivity to nylon or silver.
| Absorptive dressing format | ● |
| Alginate dressing format | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | |
| Bacterial binding | |
| Bacterial trapping | |
| Bactericidal | |
| Bactericidal broad-spectrum | ● |
| Bacteriostatic | |
| Collagen dressing format | |
| Composite dressing format | |
| Contact layer dressing format | |
| Foam dressing format | |
| Fungicidal | |
| Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
| Gelling fiber dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
| Impermeable to outside contaminants | |
| Impregnated dressing format | |
| Microbicidal | |
| Moisture vapor permeable | ● |
| Secondary dressing required | ● |
| Silicone-based adhesive | |
| Sporicidal | |
| Super absorbent polymers | |
| Sustained release formula | ● |
| Transparent film dressing format | |
| Virucidal | |
| Wound filler dressing format |
| Educational Material Available | |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Prepare the skin around catheter site according to hospital protocol. Remove Silverlon® dressing from pouch using sterile technique. Activate the dressing by wetting it with sterile water, distilled water, or saline. Place the Silverlon® dressing around the catheter with the silver side down and in direct contact with the skin.
Secure catheter and Silverlon® with a transparent film dressing or conventional technique.
Change dressing based on exudate buildup or catheter insertion site condition. May be used for up to 7 days.
Argentum Medical, LLC is the manufacturer of the Silverlon™ family of advanced seven day use antimicrobial metallic silver burn, wound, surgical, negative pressure and IV catheter dressings.