We have disclosed dressing devices 10 that combine the functions of coverage of a catheter insertion site fluid handling capacity for the puncture site of a catheter and fixation of the catheter. More specifically we have disclosed dressing devices comprising a base 20 a pad 30 and a dressing film 40 and the devices possess antimicrobial properties. We further disclose a method of making the disclosed dressing devices a kit comprising the disclosed dressing devices and a catheter fastener means.
