I was advised not to shower. But I can use a hand held shower. I was wondering if someone knows if it's better to use teg ad er m or if the press and se al is the same or worse? Thanks.
i put a paper towel folded up(to soak up any moisture) then press and seal and then a shower guard over dressing. I also plan my showers around dressing changes .
Here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, we were trained to cover the dressing with the gauze wrap plastic and seal with microporous tape. On top, we make second protection with plastic film sealed with microporous tape. Works great to avoid wetting the dressing. I´ve been using that in the last four years for daily shower.
We uses Dollar tree or Saran Wrap . Wrap around drive line , tap above so that spray doesn’t drip into . You’ll get it after a couple of times . He had LVAD for 4 1/2 yrs. . Then received a new heart.
Tegaderm is better to use and my insurance company pays for it. I order my drive line supplies and tegaderm at the same. That is what they used in the hospital when showering.
Tegaderm is better to use and my insurance company pays for it. I order my drive line supplies and tegaderm at the same. That is what they used in the hospital when showering.
Tegaderm is better to use and my insurance company pays for it. I order my drive line supplies and tegaderm at the same. That is what they used in the hospital when showering.
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Tegaderm/press and seal
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 11:06PMi put a paper towel folded up(to soak up any moisture) then press and seal and then a shower guard over dressing. I also plan my showers around dressing changes .
I’ve been using the tegaderm…
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:21AMI’ve been using the tegaderm for 3 years now. Works perfect and I take a full shower every morning.
Here in Rio de…
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:54AMHere in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, we were trained to cover the dressing with the gauze wrap plastic and seal with microporous tape. On top, we make second protection with plastic film sealed with microporous tape. Works great to avoid wetting the dressing. I´ve been using that in the last four years for daily shower.
Mariza Morgado
Shower guard
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 4:59PMI plan showers around dressing changes. I use 2 7 x7 shower guards to get the right fit. I use a hand held shower and use it all over. Works great.
Saran Wrap
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 5:45PMWe uses Dollar tree or Saran Wrap . Wrap around drive line , tap above so that spray doesn’t drip into . You’ll get it after a couple of times . He had LVAD for 4 1/2 yrs. . Then received a new heart.
In reply to Saran Wrap by Pat A.
gail p.Saran wrap
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 7:09PMCongrats on the new heart.
Gail P.
Tape
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 5:46PMTape around wrap .
C: I shower daily and use S…
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 6:02PMC: I shower daily and use S. wrapping around the connector. Have for past 13 months or so, no problems todate.
Showers
Tue, 08/20/2019 - 5:17PMMy wife uses Press’nSeal .. Tegaderm was harsh on her skin
Tegaderm
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 7:07PMHi Cherie,
Tegaderm is better to use and my insurance company pays for it. I order my drive line supplies and tegaderm at the same. That is what they used in the hospital when showering.
Gail
Tegaderm
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 7:07PMHi Cherie,
Tegaderm is better to use and my insurance company pays for it. I order my drive line supplies and tegaderm at the same. That is what they used in the hospital when showering.
Gail
Tegaderm
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 7:07PMHi Cherie,
Tegaderm is better to use and my insurance company pays for it. I order my drive line supplies and tegaderm at the same. That is what they used in the hospital when showering.
Gail