Shower Shield 9" x 9" SS99 PICC Line Cover Moisture Barrier

What a great find! I wish I had found these sooner, but I’m glad I have them now. It’s important to know that I have a tri-lumen Hickman that was inserted into my chest, prior to a stem cell transplant. In the hospital they give you press and seal and tape. This method works, but sometimes fails, which you prefer not to happen. I’ve ordered numerous items to facilitate the ease and speed in which I can jump in the shower. Then I found Skin Shield. What a relief and time saver! Stick it on and it covers everything completely. No spending massive amounts of time taping and re-taping. I understand that hospitals have cost containment measures, but they could offer these as an option for the patient to buy once they get home. You’re already dealing with IVs, massive amounts of medication, and one to two trips a week back to the hospital. I didn’t find the price to be unusually high compared to what’s available on the market (which is very little). It cannot stick to my Tegaderm dressing and pull it off. That is why Skin Shield works so well. Only the edges have adhesive on them, so your dressing stays intact. Skin Shield, you are missing the opportunity to possibly get a hand out included with admission or discharge paperwork. Had I known about the advantages of this product with regard to the ease of application and waterproof benefits, I would have had it waiting for me when I got home, and not 2 months down the road.

It was the perfect size to protect a 5in surgical incision. Notes. Skin needs to be clean and dry before application. It will not seal over hair so you may need to shave the top 3 sides. Why not 4? If water gets in you don’t want to trap it. Not for taking a bath, note the name Shower Shield. In a hot shower you get about 5 minutes, because you will start to sweat decreasing the adhesion. So look for gaps at top while showering. If you see them the shield is done. Buy before your surgery, you will need 7-14 depending on shower frequency.

These are well made and stick well to the skin. They never allow any water or moisture to reach the surgery site. At the same time, they peel off well and without pain after a shower. She even uses them when she goes swimming, and they work well to protect the exit site. She puts a few all around to overlap the edges just in case (to prevent any infection from ocean water leaking in). They always do the job - she's never had any leakage.

I purchased the Shower Shield Catheter Cover for my percutaneous nephrostomy, but I found it to be unnecessary in my specific situation. Fortunately, I was able to shower without covering it, and it didn't cause any issues. However, I can certainly see the value of this product for individuals who need to protect a wound or an opening. Pros: Quality Build: The Shower Shield Catheter Cover is well-made and sturdy, ensuring it can effectively protect the area it covers. Easy to Use: It's straightforward to put on and secure, making it convenient for those who do need the added protection. Reliable for Wound Care: I can see how this cover would be beneficial for people with wounds, catheters, or openings that must be kept dry during showering. Cons: Not Always Necessary: In my case, I found it unnecessary, and it might not be needed by everyone with a percutaneous nephrostomy or a similar situation. Slightly Pricey: While it serves its purpose well, the price may be a consideration for some, especially if they won't use it often. In summary, the Shower Shield Catheter Cover is a high-quality product that excels at what it's designed to do: protecting wounds or openings during showering. However, its necessity depends on individual circumstances. For those who require this level of protection, it's a valuable addition to their care routine.

just to make sure there was no leakage for shielding my Pacemaker, i kept one hand on the cover, as i noticed that the top seal didn't completely hold. As it may have been a result of my poor placement, simply see how it is for you. Overall satisfied.

Allow me to set the scene for you. I have a Hickman catheter coming out of my left breast. The tubing comes out about an inch from the most sensitive part of the woman’s breast. ;) I use tagaderm over it but showering still allows water to leak in causing all kinds of drama. So I was thrilled to find these here on amazon. At first I thought these are gihugemongous. 9x9. But then as I compared it to my Triple D cup breast I realized I did indeed purchase the best size. I placed extra gauze over my tagaderm then taped it to soak up any extra water per the video. Then I applied the shower shield just at my collar bone to be sure it was high enough. (Also note I was bent over trying to see what I was doing so I was stuck in that position when finished) Then removed the rest of the plastic to get to the adhesive. Here is where I began to experience trouble. My chest is not as flat as the model. Idk. Maybe it’s best used on men with great pec muscles. So I had to do some creative maneuvering to get a good seal. Unfortunately my breast was not in the mood to cooperate. After fighting with my bewb I was finally able to get a good seal. Then I walked to the shower turned it on. Got some clothes out. And began to sweat. I guess I should mention I’m menopausal and take steroids so hot flashes quickly turn into the spontaneous human combustion heat followed by Niagara Falls sweating. Within 1.5 minutes the shield had lost its adhesion. So I added some medical tape (side note I’m very sensitive to adhesive but I thought it’s only long enough to shower... I had that baby taped allll up. I get into the shower and try to move as quickly as possible without moving my left arm so not to dislodge the adhesive. At first glance no water got into my shield. So that is awesome. It worked so much better than when I tried to wrap my entire upper body in seran wrap that quickly rolled down and drenched my tagaderm However, the entire thing came of incredibly easy. After beginning the removal process I did find that water did enter under the bewb. So it wasn’t a complete success. Even with the extra tape. But it was minor enough that my tagaderm did not get wet. So it was all good. Unfortunately here is where things took an unfortunate turn. The adhesive found one place on my bewb that it decided was it was not going to go with out a fight. Sadly it was the most sensitive part of my precious bewb. The nip. Hearing my scream my husband jumped out of the shower to come to my rescue and slid into me. Causing more pain. He saw what was happening and my petrified face.. He reached for the shield and began to pull. I was pretty sure my nip was coming off with the shield. I thought to myself perhaps I can live without said nip. I told my husband if he pulled again I would have to remove his nip as well. He slunk back to the shower as he said “I’ll leave you to it then.” I may or may not have cursed him and every single man and medical item with adhesive to the hottest place known to me..hell of course. I grabbed some vitamin E I had near by and liberally applied it to my nip as I slowly coaxed the adhesive from my precious sensitive body part. Tears streamed down my face as I slowly got it removed. I went through the entire bottle of vitamin E. Finally I got it removed. There was some skin removed as well. I don’t think a photo would be appropriate here but I think you get the idea. In the future I will be sure not to get it so close to my little girlfriend. So ladies, be very careful where you place the adhesive. Second attempt. This time I got my entire breast into the shield. Please not it’s hard to get off the under bewb and side bewb as well. Unfortunately tho it did not adhere to upper chest area that is actually flat. I once again used a very large supply of plastic tape. Within the first moment of showering the entire top had come unbonded. The gauze inside was saturated and the tagaderm beneath it began to buckle. So the rest of the shoulder I held the shield closed with one hand while washing my entire body and hair with one hand. I still hold out hope that these will one day work for me. Maybe a shield that’s more of a bag for the women’s breast would be better. Idk. Just throwing out ideas.

product works great! Keeps water/moisture from getting to the dressed wound...

I have a dialysis catheter in my upper right chest and neck for reference. I have been using these for the past four weeks. First, do not use these if you have lumens that extend beyond the insertion area. The actual coverage area is smaller than advertised. Second, any movement of your skin will create a way for water to enter. I have tried layering, using a second or third piece to create a water tight seal, but the more I used, the more water would get in. All in all, horrible product not worth the investment.

Es un producto muy útil, pues tenemos un familiar que necesita proteger su catéter de hemodiálisis al momento de bañarse. En México no hemos encontrado de este tamaño, por lo que Amazon ha sido una buena opción. El único inconveniente es que, al ser producto de importación, sale un poco caro.

Fits my needs perfectly

These stick well and kept the area dry

Work well, but smaller size works better for my son.

Es demasiado pequeño para cubrir el catéter de la diálisis. No sirve.