Easy monitoring of the wound, exudates and periwound skin. May eliminate unnecessary dressing changes. Barrier to outside contaminants such as fluid, bacteria and viruses. Eliminates hydrocolloid-related odor. No dressing breakdown in the wound. Easy to center to the wound and apply. Gentle removal from skin. Hypoallergenic and latex-free {1} - Laboratory testing has proven Tegaderm dressings provide a viral barrier (HIV-1 and HBV) while the dressings remain intact without leakage.