EZ-Hold®

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Preparation
Clean and dry skin where EZ-Hold will be placed per hospital protocol.

Note: It is important for skin to be as clean and dry as possible. EZ-Hold 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 plastic liner, hydrocolloid adhesive must be actively warmed. Warming techniques include: hold between the palms of your hands for at least 60 seconds, hold near a radiant warmer for 10-15 seconds, or hold against a chemical heel warmer for 10-15 seconds.

Step 2 Discard white, paper liner, then peel and discard clear, printed liner from hydrocolloid base.

Step 3 Apply base to skin and hold in place for 60 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.

Step 4 Peel and discard second frosted liner and fold flap over tubing.

Note: Lift flap as needed to reposition or remove tubing.

Removal
Step 1 Replace EZ-Hold every 5 days or per hospital protocol, whichever is sooner.

Step 2 Lift flap to remove tubing.

Step 3 Saturate EZ-Hold with water or saline.

Step 4 Slowly peel EZ-Hold away from skin as you swab the skin with water or saline.

INDICATIONS FOR USE
The EZ-Hold is intended to anchor and support breathing tubes.

CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Discontinue immediately if skin irritation occurs.

EZ-Hold will not adhere properly to moist skin or hair. Oils and lotions will also adversely affect adhesion.

Do not use alcohol to clean skin prior to application.

Single patient use only.