Directions for Use

Preparation:

• After the catheter has been inserted, clean and dry skin per hospital protocol.
• Note: It is important for skin to be as clean and dry as possible. NeoBridge will not adhere properly to moist skin or hair. Oils and lotions will also adversely affect adhesion.
• DO NOT USE ALCOHOL.

Application:

• Step-1: Before removing the plastic liner, you must actively warm the hydrocolloid adhesive. To do this, you can use one of the following warming techniques: first, hold it between the palms of your hands for at least 60 seconds; alternatively, hold it near a radiant warmer for 10-15 seconds; or, you can hold it against a chemical heel warmer for 10-15 seconds.
• Step-2: Discard white, paper liner, then peel and discard clear, plastic liner from hydrocolloid base.
• Step-3: With slit on right side and wider end of hydrocolloid base facing patient’s head, slip catheter through center of NeoBridge.
• Step-4: Apply base to skin and hold in place for 60 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.
• Step-5: Peel and discard the frosted liner from the top half of the flap. Bring flap up and affix catheter(s) to flap in an arch or U shape to minimise tension with catheter(s) exiting out the side of the flap.
• Note: Do not extend the catheter(s) into the green area of the flap. If using two catheters, have one catheter exit each side of the flap.
• Step-6: Peel and discard the frosted liner from the bottom half of the flap. Bring the flap up to align the green area of bottom half with the green area of top half and press firmly together, enclosing catheter(s) between adhesive flaps.
• Step-7: Pull flaps apart to remove or reposition catheter(s) as needed, then close to secure.

Removal:

• Step-1: Replace NeoBridge every 5 days or per hospital protocol, whichever is sooner.
• Step-2: Pull flaps apart to remove catheter(s).
• Step-3: Saturate NeoBridge with water or saline.
• Step-4: Slowly peel NeoBridge away from skin as you swab the skink with water or saline