<unk>  is a transparent medical dressing manufactured by 3M.<unk>  transparent dressings can be used to cover and protect wounds and catheter sites. Advantages of<unk>  include its breathability and conformation to the skin such that it adheres in places such as the fingers and toes.<unk>  may also be used in "buddy strapping" of fingers. Buddy-strapping is a method of finger splinting that allows protected active movement in situations such as stable phalangeal fractures, undisplaced stable metacarpal fractures and ligamentous interphalangeal joint injuries.<unk>  is simple for patients to self-apply. A full range of movement is possible with full support provided throughout.<unk>  is also a popular means of protecting a newly-received tattoo. The name<unk>  comes from the Latin prefix "tega" meaning 'cover' and the Greek root "derm" meaning 'skin'.
Tegaderm
Crusaid
Alloplant
Nepidermin
Elastix 
Drusen
Nicogel
Splinter