Choosing the right medical supplies and using them effectively is critical for successful patient outcomes and cost containment. 3M™ Medical Tapes provide a full line of hypoallergenic and latex-free* medical adhesive tapes including our latest advancement, 3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape.
Find the right 3M medical adhesive tape for your situation, including: fragile or at-risk skin, general securement of tubing and devices, moist skin conditions, surgical and wound dressings, pressure dressings, securement of critical tubing, single-patient use, and more.
These highly conformable elastic foam medical tapes stretch for compression applications and to secure dressings over challenging areas.
Suggested Applications
securing dressings on irregularly contoured sites or where movement is likely, such as over joints and other challenging areas
securing compression dressings to assist in hemostasis or to control edema (for example: cardiovascular/angio sites; breast biopsies; and orthopedic, thoracic and abdominal surgical dressings)
A strong, easy-to-tear (both across and lengthwise) medical tape for securing medical devices and light immobilization support in both dry and moist skin conditions. *This product contains dry natural rubber.
This guide provides an overview of medical tape application and removal techniques, tips for reducing the likelihood of skin damage due to adhesive use, and troubleshooting help for two common taping concerns.
3M™ Medical Tapes Catalog: Solutions for Securing Dressings and Devices
3M™ Medical Tapes Catalog: Solutions for Securing Dressings and Devices
This product catalog is your guide to the full line of 3M Medical Tapes, including suggested applications, ordering information, and a section on using tape effectively that features a tape selector guide.
Adhesive Tape Trauma Evaluation of Two Gentle Tapes in Healthy Human Subjects - Poster
Adhesive Tape Trauma Evaluation of Two Gentle Tapes in Healthy Human Subjects - Poster
Adhesive Tape Trauma Evaluation of Two Gentle Tapes in Healthy Human Subjects
Gary Grove, Charles Zerweck, Timothy Houser, cyberDERM, Inc.
Graham Smith, Nancy Koski, 3M Health Care
3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape vs Paper Tape Skin Trauma Poster Presented at SAWC and WOCN conferences, 2011
Customer Evaluation of a New Gentle-To-Skin Medical Tape by 217 Clinical Evaluators - White Paper
Customer Evaluation of a New Gentle-To-Skin Medical Tape by 217 Clinical Evaluators - White Paper
Customer Evaluation of a New Gentle-To-Skin Medical Tape by 217 Clinical Evaluators
Bonnie Loperfido, Graham Smith, 3M Health Care
Summary of findings from pre-market clinical evaluations
Considerations for the Selection of Medical Tape When Caring for the Fragile Skin of Chemotherapy Patients - Case Study
Considerations for the Selection of Medical Tape When Caring for the Fragile Skin of Chemotherapy Patients - Case Study
Considerations for the Selection of Medical Tape When Caring for the Fragile Skin of Chemotherapy Patients
Interview with Yasumi Matsubara, Kitasato University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
3M Health Care Ltd. Japan
Striking a Balance Between Securement and Gentleness to the Skin Using 3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape on Dialysis Catheters - Case Study
Striking a Balance Between Securement and Gentleness to the Skin Using 3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape on Dialysis Catheters - Case Study
Striking a Balance Between Securement and Gentleness to the Skin Using 3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape on Dialysis Catheters
Interview with Masami Tanaka, Hiroko Suzuki, and Imai Yumiko, Saitama Tsukinomori Clinic, Japan
3M Health Care Ltd. Japan
Using a "Next-Generation" Tape for Patients with High Risk of Skin Lesions - Case Study
Using a "Next-Generation" Tape for Patients with High Risk of Skin Lesions - Case Study
"Using a "Next-Generation" Tape for Patients with High Risk of Skin Lesions
Interview with Hirayama Chitose and Shinohara Masaki, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Japan
3M Health Care Ltd. Japan
Comparing the Effects of Two Types of Groin Dressing Securements on Skin Integrity, Hematoma Formation and Bleeding After Arterial Sheath Removal - White Paper
Comparing the Effects of Two Types of Groin Dressing Securements on Skin Integrity, Hematoma Formation and Bleeding After Arterial Sheath Removal - White Paper
Comparing the Effects of Two Types of Groin Dressing Securements on Skin Integrity, Hematoma Formation and Bleeding After Arterial Sheath Removal
Mary Singleton, RN, MSN
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of the tape used to secure the post-femoral artery sheath removal dressing on skin integrity, hematoma formation and bleeding, and to develop a tool that could be used for ongoing patient outcome analysis.
Tape with Care: Selection and Best Practices - CE Course
Tape with Care: Selection and Best Practices - CE Course
In this module, Beth LaVelle, PhD, RN, CEN, focuses on understanding and applying scientific principles related to medical adhesive products. She covers the selection and use of medical adhesive products as well as strategies to help reduce the risk of skin damage.
CE module available via the 3M Health Care Learning Connection. Registration is required and allows you access to a variety of free CE courses.
Learning Objectives
1. Using knowledge of tape characteristics, select the tape which best meets the needs of the patient.
2. Demonstrate how to decrease risk of skin damage by using good techniques to apply and remove medical adhesive products.
3. Discuss how to avoid common taping problems.
Watch demonstrations of medical tape application and removal techniques. View select training videos on this site (on Training Videos page, scroll to bottom for Medical Tapes videos) or visit our YouTube playlist.
Additional resources, educational programs and services may be obtained through your 3M Skin Health Sales Representative. If you have questions regarding who your 3M Representative is, please call the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957. Outside of the United States, contact the local 3M subsidiary.
